cinematographer

noun

cin·​e·​ma·​tog·​ra·​pher ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər How to pronounce cinematographer (audio)
Synonyms of cinematographernext
: a specialist in cinematography

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The film’s cinematographer is Yunus Roy Imer, its editor is Benjamin Fueter. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Erwin expertly lays these out in realistic fashion for the times with the great help of cinematographer Kristopher Kimlin. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 July 2026 Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 In the film, Jolie steps into the role of filmmaker—and mother-of-one—Maxine Walker, who falls for her cinematographer, Anton (Louis Garrel), after she's diagnosed with breast cancer. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinematographer

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cinematographer was in 1897

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“Cinematographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematographer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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