minimap en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/
Etymology
From mini- + map; (simple map of landmarks): introduced by Siegel and White (1975).
Meanings
- A simple map connecting a small number of nearby landmarks.
- A small on-screen map to aid players in orienting themselves within the game.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minimaps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
ko 미니맵 (small map in a video game) · fi pikkukartta (small map in a video game) · sv minimap (small map in a video game) · fi pienoiskartta (small map in a video game) · sv minikarta (small map in a video game) · es minimapa (small map in a video game) · ja ミニマップ (small map in a video game) · pl minimapa (small map in a video game)