A person whose name is not known or not given; someone who chooses to remain unnamed, especially an author of a book or work published without attribution.
From Greek 'anonypos' meaning 'nameless,' combining 'an-' (without) + 'onyma' (name). Entered English in the 17th century for discussing unsigned literary works.
Medieval monks copied manuscripts as 'anonymous' workers—we'll never know who preserved hundreds of ancient texts because they considered their work a service to God, not for personal fame.
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