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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This show is a safe space for anyone whose English teacher loved them, people with too many hours of screen time, cinephiles, and bisexuals. Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 Eclipse’s inaugural screening, which was presented in partnership with Kodak, happened with a crowd of cinephiles, camera enthusiasts and at least one astrophysicist who flew in from Hawaii for the occasion. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026 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 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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