anonym

/anənim/

Definitions

1. noun

A person whose name is withheld, especially in order to conceal their identity.

“The whistleblower was granted anonymity to protect their safety.”

2. verb

To withhold or conceal the name or identity of (someone)

“The journalist anonymized the sources for the story to maintain confidentiality.”

Synonyms

  • anonymous
  • incognito

Antonyms

  • identified
  • named