anonymous
/əˈnɒn.ə.məs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species .
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible.
Adjective
Examples
an anonymous pamphlet
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “anonymous” mean?
Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species .
Is “anonymous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.