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Neo
Neo (noun) means a given name or nickname, often associated with the "chosen one" hacker character from the film The Matrix. Example: “Fans still argue about what Neo's powers really meant for the story.”
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A given name or nickname, often associated with the "chosen one" hacker character from the film The Matrix.
"Fans still argue about what Neo's powers really meant for the story."
How to use Neo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly recognized today as the name of the main character in The Matrix, though it started as a general "new" prefix.
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Etymology
From the prefix neo- ("new"), popularized as a name by the 1999 film The Matrix, where it is revealed to be an anagram of "the One."
Class of 1999
Neo joined the language around 1999.
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What does “Neo” mean?
The word “Neo” means a given name or nickname, often associated with the "chosen one" hacker character from the film The Matrix. In plain terms, most commonly recognized today as the name of the main character in The Matrix, though it started as a general "new" prefix.
How do you use “Neo” in a sentence?
Here is “Neo” used in a sentence: “Fans still argue about what Neo's powers really meant for the story.”
What part of speech is “Neo”?
“Neo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Neo” come from?
The word “Neo” dates back to around 1999. From the prefix neo- ("new"), popularized as a name by the 1999 film The Matrix, where it is revealed to be an anagram of "the One.".
Is “Neo” a common word?
“Neo” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Who is the character Neo in The Matrix?
In the film The Matrix, Neo is the protagonist, a computer hacker who is revealed to be "the chosen one," often called "the One." The name has since become widely associated with that role.
Is the name "Neo" connected to the word "One"?
Yes. "Neo" is an anagram of "One," rearranging the same three letters. This mirrors the character's identity in The Matrix as "the One."
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