noun abbreviation for anonymous, used to refer to an unknown or unspecified person
adverb soon; shortly
Used as a placeholder for an unknown or unspecified author in old texts.
Found in legal documents to refer to an unidentified person or entity.
Commonly used as a username or pseudonym to maintain anonymity.
Used in religious texts to refer to an unknown or unspecified individual or group.
Seen in historical documents to represent an unknown or anonymous source.
May be used in medical records to denote an unidentified patient or donor.
In the literary world, 'anon' is often used as a pseudonym for authors who wish to remain anonymous or for works of unknown authorship.
In psychology, 'anon' may be used in group therapy settings to refer to anonymous individuals or to protect the confidentiality of clients.
Medical professionals may use 'anon' when discussing patient cases in a way that protects patient privacy and confidentiality.
Journalists may use 'anon' to refer to unnamed sources or to protect the identity of whistleblowers in investigative reporting.