# minimap

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɪ.ni.mæp/

## Definitions
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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/minimap