cinephile

noun

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

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But fortunately for cinephiles, his efforts elevated or brought about many important films during his career at United Artists Classics, Paramount, and Sony Repertory. Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2025 This year, cinephiles can enjoy six inspiring films capturing breathtaking adventures and extraordinary stories of perseverance. Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 At once a tribute to the bygone movie palaces of his hometown of Recife, and an introspective self-examination focused on his relationship with film, this evocative documentary is a must-see for all cinephiles. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 While cinephiles shudder to learn the opinions of their favorite French actors, Irish stars are assumed to have respectable politics by default. Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024 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 19 Jan. 2025.

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