cinephile

noun

cine·​phile ˈsi-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce cinephile (audio)
: a devotee of motion pictures

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Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar’s new Hindi web series The Royals has caught the fancy of cinephiles worldwide. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Meanwhile, cinephiles and design lovers who want top-shelf performance without spending a fortune will also love it. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025 Now in its 78th year, the event is a jewel in the calendar of both lofty cinephiles and polished fashionistas. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 May 2025 As a new generation of cinephiles flock to vintage film screenings across Los Angeles and beyond, the TCM Classic Film Festival is meeting the moment with Tiktoks and creators helping spread the word. Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cinephile

Word History

Etymology

French cinéphile, from ciné + -phile

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinephile was in 1929

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“Cinephile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinephile. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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