cinephile

noun

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

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Widely regarded as one of the most important films of the 20th century, this re-release gives cinephiles a chance to experience its slow-burning intensity on the big screen. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025 Colleagues like Denis Villeneuve and Quentin Tarantino have banned cellphone usage on their sets to hone in on production, while others have lamented smartphones’ encroachment on making good movies or otherwise impeding the cinephile’s viewing experience. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025 The club became a pilgrimage site for cinephiles and art lovers, encapsulating Lynch’s ethos of merging reality with the surreal. Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 He was revered by cinephiles across generations, producing mysterious work that was feverishly analyzed and debated. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 16 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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