Anonymously

/əˈnɑnɪməsli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that hides your name or identity, without revealing who you are.

Etymology

From Greek 'an-' (without) plus 'onym' (name), from 'onoma' meaning 'name.' Created in English to describe publishing or actions without revealing authorship.

Kelly Says

Anonymous whistleblowers have exposed corruption that would never be revealed if they had to use their names—anonymity can be dangerous but it's also how truth sometimes escapes from powerful people who want to silence it!

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