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unnamed
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
unnamed
(adjective)
unnamed
/ˌʌn
ˈ
neɪmd/
adjective
unnamed
/ˌʌn
ˈ
neɪmd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of UNNAMED
1
—
used to indicate that a person's name is not mentioned or known
The article quoted an
unnamed
source/official.
She is believed to be one of the three
unnamed
candidates being considered for the position.
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not having a name
The map shows an
unnamed
stream flowing down the side of the hill.
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