cinephile

noun

cine·​phile ˈsi-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce cinephile (audio)
: a lover of films : a cinema enthusiast

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Loyal cinephiles have characterized the work as a deliberate affront. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 But Wood, Mallis, and co-writer Weston Auburn satirize the subtle ways that aspiring filmmakers, programmers, and cinephiles talk to each other so effectively that the film should charm its intended audience. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026 For the cinephile who won’t compromise, Valerion’s Vision Master Max is the projector equivalent of a private screening room. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 If critics and cinephiles were split on, even largely repelled by, The Sphere’s digital addition of new Oz performances and visuals, the general public embraced an immersive, eventized version of the classic movie. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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