English Explanatory Dictionary

minimap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A simple map connecting a small number of nearby landmarks.
  2. A small on-screen map to aid players in orienting themselves within the game.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-minimap.wav

Word forms

minimap minimaps

Etymology

From mini- + map; (simple map of landmarks): introduced by Siegel and White (1975).

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