anonimowe

Anonimowe is a Polish adjective meaning anonymous, used to describe something or someone that lacks identifying information or has chosen not to reveal their identity. It can modify nouns such as źródło, konto, użytkownik, data, or osoba, indicating that the subject is not identified by name. The form is commonly encountered in journalism, information technology, and discussions about privacy and data protection.

In journalism, the phrase anonimizowane lub anonimowe źródła refers to sources whose identities are withheld to protect safety or confidentiality. In the digital sphere, an anonymous account or anonymous user (konto anonimowe, użytkownik anonimowy) denotes someone who does not disclose real identity, often employing pseudonyms, private browsing tools, or other privacy measures. In research and law, anonymity denotes the protection of personal identity in data collection or reporting, contrasting with pseudonymization or confidentiality.

Etymology and form: the word derives from the Greek prefix an- meaning without and onoma meaning name, via Latin and Polish lexicon. The form anonimowe is the neuter form of the base adjective anonimowy and is used with neuter nouns or in contexts where agreement requires that form (for example, konto anonimowe, dane anonimowe).

See also terms related to privacy and identity protection, such as anonimowość (anonymity) and anonimizacja (anonymization). The concept of anonymity has applications across media, law, cybersecurity, and everyday discourse, reflecting a balance between protection of privacy and issues of accountability.