nemo

word

/ˈnɛmoʊ/
NEE-moh
/ˈnɛməʊ/
NEE-moh

Definition

'Nemo' is a proper name most famously used for the main character in the novel "Finding Nemo" (a fish) or in "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" (Captain Nemo). It can also mean 'no one' in Latin, but this use is rare in English.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used as a character name, especially for 'Finding Nemo' or 'Captain Nemo.' Rarely means 'nobody' in English. Capitalize 'Nemo' as it is a proper noun. Use 'Nemo' for people, animals, or fictional characters, not in ordinary conversation to mean 'nobody.'

Example Sentences

Have you met Nemo before?

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Kids love Nemo because he's so adventurous.

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When I hear 'Nemo', I think of the ocean.

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My sister named her cat Nemo after the movie.

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My favorite movie is Nemo.

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Nemo is a little orange fish.

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