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Matoran

Matoran

7 9.9
A group of small robot-like beings in the Bionicle stories
  • proper noun
  • /məˈtɔrən/
  • Jargon
: Matoran
  • Each Matoran has a unique mask and color representing their elemental tribe.
  • rescue the Matoran

Examples

  • The Matoran celebrated their annual festival with colorful masks and festive dances.

  • The Matoran work together to maintain their island home in the Bionicle universe.

  • Fans often discuss the adventures of the Matoran in online forums.

  • The Matoran are known for their unique elemental powers.

  • Each Matoran has a specific role in their community.

  • It is the duty of the Toa to protect the Matoran from any threat they face.

  • In the realm of Bionicle, the Matoran work together to ensure the safety of their village.

Synonyms

droid
vsMatoran
63 5.8

A robot like those seen in science fiction films

is a specific small robotic species in a toy franchise, not a general robot
Cylon
vsMatoran
47 9.9

A robot character from the Battlestar Galactica TV series

is from a toy franchise and refers to a small robotic species

Surface Forms

Matoran main

Etymology

Matoran is a name created for the Bionicle world from the island name Mata Nui, so you can think of it as 'people of Mata', like a Roman is a person from Rome. So Matoran are the small robotic people who live on the island and do its work.