cinephile

noun

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

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The setting, Alice Tully Hall, is hallowed ground for the film industry and cinephiles, having hosted the New York Film Festival and other events for decades. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2025 No topic has produced more fear and anger among cinephiles and film industry professionals, many of whom worry that the technology will slash jobs and eliminate the things that make the creative process special. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 27 May 2025 Serious cinephiles also head to the single-screen Max Linder for premieres and exceptional programming. Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 13 May 2025 Harley-Davidson View 6 Images No cinephile wouldn’t remember Arnold Schwarzenegger riding a Fat Boy in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. New Atlas, 12 May 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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