cinephile

noun

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

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American cinephiles will delight in his references to yesteryear mega-actors who headlined shows filmed in Italy: Audrey Hepburn, Ava Gardner, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and Gregory Peck. Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 In recent years, Indianapolis has also become an important destination for cinephiles through the work of Heartland Film, the nonprofit that puts on the Heartland International Film Festival in October, and the Oscar-qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival in July. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 June 2025 For the cinephile who desires a reprieve from big-budget Hollywood movies, check out this charming French rom-com written and directed by promising filmmaker Laura Piani. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025 The Italian mainland boasts a host of film festivals from the giants like Venice, Torino and Rome to the specialist cinephile celebrations like the Bologna Cinema Ritrovato and Pordenone’s annual celebration of silent cinema. John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 June 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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