Tamer

A Tamer (テイマー Teim) is a generic term used across the Digimon franchise to refer to any human who raises a partner Digimon. It is a more generic umbrella term incorporating similar, more specific concepts such as Chosen Children, Generals and Digimon Hunters; however, these more specific terms often carry further qualifications necessary; for example, unlike a Chosen Child, a Tamer does not need to be selected by a higher power and does not need to embody any specific traits. Additionally, unlike more specific roles, a Tamer is not necessarily bound to a specific job or destiny in their work as a Tamer; while many tend to become involved in the defense of the Digital World from one or several threats, there are others who merely travel the Digital World with their partner Digimon to train them in combat.

Tamers often possess some form of Digivice, enabling their partner Digimon to artificially evolve; they tend to have some degree of influence over their partner Digimon's evolution even if they do not own a Digivice. Most known Tamers possess a single Digimon, though owning multiple Digimon is not unheard of. As with Chosen Children, while it is most common for children and early teens to be Tamers, adult Tamers who received their Digimon in adulthood do exist.

=Known Tamers= These are individuals who are either specifically called Tamers or are not known by any subcategory label like Chosen Child or Digimon Hunter; members of said subcategories are, however, also Tamers by default.