"pseudonymity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pseudonymities [plural]
Etymology: From pseudonym + -ity. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pseudonym|ity}} pseudonym + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} pseudonymity (usually uncountable, plural pseudonymities)
  1. The state of being pseudonymous, of hiding one's true identity behind a pseudonym. Tags: uncountable, usually Related terms: pseudonym, pseudonymic, pseudonymical, pseudonymically Translations (state of being pseudonymous): Pseudonymität [feminine] (Geraman)

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