cinephile

noun

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

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The cinephiles, the fans of literary fiction, and the lesbians in your group will all be in heaven. Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 With another year in the books, Barack Obama has some new recommendations for his fellow cinephiles. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024 Simply, Hechinger wants his fellow cinephiles to discover the power of Ross’ vision. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024 Fans and cinephiles have most likely already obtained home versions of the film. Mark Hughes, Forbes, 7 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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