Clandestinity

/ˌklændɛˈstɪnɪti/ noun

Definition

The state of being clandestine; secret or hidden activity.

Etymology

Formed from clandestine with the suffix -ity, which creates abstract nouns in English; parallel formation to clandestineness.

Kelly Says

Medieval churches sheltered persecuted religious groups in clandestinity for centuries—the word appears in historical texts to describe these hidden networks of faith.

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