onymity

/ɒnɪmɪti/ /oʊˈnɪmɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of having a name, especially a pseudonym, or of being anonymous.

“The author’s desire for onymity was reflected in the lack of personal details in the book.”

2. noun

The condition of having an unknown or ambiguous identity, especially in online contexts.

“The website’s onymity policy protected users’ identities from being revealed to advertisers.”

Synonyms

  • anonymity
  • pseudonymity

Antonyms

  • identification
  • publicity