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   A·non·y·mous

   /əˈnänəməs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name: "the donor's wish to remain anonymous" Similar unnamedof unknown namenamelessincognitounidentifiedunknownunspecifiedundesignatedunacknowledgedmysteryunsungrare:innominateunsignedunattributedunattesteduncreditedOpposite knownidentifiedsigned
   • ▪ having no outstanding, individual, or unusual features; unremarkable or impersonal: "the anonymous black car waiting to take him to the airport" Similar characterlessunremarkablenondescriptimpersonalfacelesscolorlessgray
   • ▪ used in names of support groups for addicts of a substance or behavior to indicate the confidentiality maintained among members of the group: "Alcoholics Anonymous"

   Word Origin late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek anōnumos ‘nameless’ (from an- ‘without’ + onoma ‘name’) + -ous.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anonymousAnonymous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ANONYMOUS is of unknown authorship or origin. How to use anonymous in a sentence.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Anonymous_(hacker_group)Anonymous (hacker group) - Wikipedia

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   Anonymous is a decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective and movement primarily known for its various cyberattacks against several governments, government institutions and government agencies, corporations and the Church of Scientology.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Anonymous-hacking-groupAnonymous | Definition, History, Purpose, Mask, & Facts

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   Anonymous, decentralized international movement of digital activists known for generating high-profile cyberattacks against governments, companies, and other institutions.

5. www.cnbc.com › 2022/03/25 › what-is-anonymous-the-group-went-from-4chan-to-cyberWhat is Anonymous? How the infamous ‘hacktivist’ group went from...

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   Mar 25, 2022 · Generally, Anonymous opposes governments and corporations that it views as participating in censorship or promoting inequality. Since the group is decentralized, it has no real structure or...

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › anonymousANONYMOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Anonymous means that a person’s name or identity has not been revealed or given or has been withheld, as in an anonymous donor or an anonymous tip or Survey respondents will remain anonymous. Example: My source insists on remaining anonymous—they fear they would be punished for providing information if they were to be identified.

7. www.rferl.org › a › explainer_what_is_anonymous_and_how_does_it_operateWhat Is 'Anonymous' And How Does It Operate? - Radio Free...

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   Feb 29, 2012 · What is Anonymous? Anonymous is a loosely organized international movement of online activists who share similar social and political ideals. Anonymous says it promotes access to information,...

8. www.theatlantic.com › technology › archiveThe Hacker Group Anonymous Returns - The Atlantic

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   Aug 11, 2020 · August 11, 2020. At the end of May, as protests against the police killing of George Floyd got under way, reports started to circulate that the shadowy hacker group Anonymous was back. The rumors...

9. www.pbs.org › newshour › showThe roots of ‘Anonymous,’ the infamous online hacking community

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   Sep 4, 2014 · Who are Anonymous or what is Anonymous? How are they organized? DAVID KUSHNER, The New Yorker: Well, Anonymous is an international collection of hackers and protesters and geeks.

10. www.aa.org › findFind A.A. Near You | Alcoholics Anonymous

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    The app helps people find A.A. meetings and resources near them. A.A. service entities provide the meeting data for the app. Meeting Guide is available for iOS and Android smartphones. Contact one of the A.A. resources below for a meeting list in that location and the surrounding area.

11. www.nar-anon.orgNar-Anon Family Groups

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    A 12-Step Program for Families & Friends of Addicts.