anonymous
Translation
anonymous
Examples
The donation was made by an anonymous donor.
The donation was made by an anonymous donor.
He received an anonymous letter.
He received an anonymous letter.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) used before a noun to describe someone whose name is not known. The donation was made by an anonymous donor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unnamed, nameless, incognito; Antonyms: known, identified, named
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'onoma' (name). Literally 'without a name'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'A non-mouse' - a mouse so shy it wants to be nameless.