cinephile

noun

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

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Sometimes, parts of the book feel repetitive, and perhaps only true cinephiles will appreciate this deep dive into Oberon’s extensive filmography, which includes 48 movie credits. Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025 The fund is backed by a network of cinephiles and investors, including the Pissios and the Mirkopoulos families, through the Nick Mirkopoulos Cinematic Fund. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 And that is not what Indian cinephiles are paying for. Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025 Back in the Before Times, the pre-streaming era, budding young cinephiles learned about classic movies the old-fashioned way, by staying up past their bedtimes and tuning in to The Late, Late Show. Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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