Minimap

//ˈmɪ.ni.mæp// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Etymology

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

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