anonymous
Translation
anonymous
Examples
The donation was made by an anonymous donor.
The donation was made by an anonymous donor.
The author of the book remains anonymous.
The author of the book remains anonymous.
Grammar Patterns
an anonymous ((noun)) (a noun) whose name is not known The donation was made by an anonymous donor.
to be/remain anonymous to have one's name kept secret The author of the book remains anonymous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unnamed, unidentified; Antonyms: known, named
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'onyma' (name). Literally 'without a name'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'anonymous' tip to the police or an 'anonymous' author. It means the person's name is not known.