minimap

noun — 2 senses

minimap

noun

/ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/

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

1

A simple map connecting a small number of nearby landmarks.

2

Video games A small on-screen map to aid players in orienting themselves within the game.

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