nemo

[ nee-moh ]

noun

, Radio and Television.

, plural ne·mos.

1. remote ( def 11 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of nemo¹

1935–40, Americanism; perhaps < Latin nēmō nobody, reinforced by sound association with remote

Example Sentences

In the movie “Finding Nemo,” gulls are depicted constantly saying “Mine!” and being described as “rats with wings.”

From Salon

Eurovision winner Nemo has said the song contest's organisers didn't do enough to support participants who were caught up in a row over Israel's inclusion in this year's show.

From BBC

Nemo, who has just released their first single since winning the contest in May, added that the event had "in a way" been overshadowed by the political controversy.

From BBC

Some contestants, including Nemo, came under pressure to boycott the show, while Israel's entrant Eden Golan reportedly faced death threats.

From BBC

Nemo, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, has since got a record deal and was speaking to BBC News after their new track, Eurostar, was released.

From BBC