Question

What does Meta mean?

Answer 1

Meta: the place to ask questions about this site itself, for example how to use a feature of Pokebase. Suggestions for Pokebase or PokemonDb (e.g. improvements to the pokedex) can be made here.

from the rules section

Comments

Another meaning is 'beyond' which can refer to the metagame, which is beyond the story and lore and is more based upon competetive battling.

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I wouldn't say meta means 'beyond' in that case. It's hard to give a good definition for it. You could say self-referential, but there's more to it than that.