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minimap.

A simple map connecting a small number of nearby landmarks.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/
  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.

Where this word comes from

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

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