Pokémon

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See also: Pokemon and pokémon

English

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Logo of Pokémon

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Japanese ポケモン (Pokemon), a clipping of ポケットモンスター (Poketto Monsutā, literally pocket monster).

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value UK is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈpəʊkəmɒn/
    • Audio (UK):(file)
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value US is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈpoʊkeɪˌmɑn/, /ˈpoʊkiˌmɑn/

Proper noun

Pokémon

  1. a Japanese media franchise featuring fictional creatures that are captured by humans and trained to battle each other

Noun

Pokémon (plural Pokémon)

  1. a fictional creature from the universe of this franchise