Anonymity
Anonymity
Anonymity (/əˌnɒnɪˈmɪti/), from the Greek word ἀνωνυμία, anonymia, meaning "without a name" or "namelessness". In colloquial use, anonymity typically refers to the state of an individual's personal identity, or personally identifiable information, being publicly unknown.
Etymology
The term "anonymity" originates from the Greek word ἀνωνυμία, anonymia, meaning "without a name" or "namelessness". It is derived from the word ἀνώνυμος, anonymous, which is itself derived from the preposition ἀν (an), meaning "without", and ὄνομα (onoma), meaning "name".
Related Terms
- Pseudonymity: The state or practice of using a pseudonym, especially to conceal one's identity.
- Privacy: The state of being free from public attention or unsanctioned intrusion.
- Confidentiality: The state of keeping or being kept secret or private.
- Identity: The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
See Also
- Internet Anonymity: The concept of anonymity on the internet, including its uses, benefits, and controversies.
- Anonymity in Journalism: The use of anonymity in the field of journalism, including anonymous sources and the ethical considerations involved.
- Anonymity in Art: The use of anonymity in the art world, including anonymous artists and the reasons for their anonymity.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anonymity
- Wikipedia's article - Anonymity
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