cinephile

noun

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

Examples of cinephile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Fun fact: The film is named after Pauline Kael’s 1968 collection of film reviews, so yes, all those cinephile Easter eggs are very much so intentional. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 July 2024 But Robert Zemeckis’ Best Picture winner also endures as an object of scorn for cinephiles (and the extremely online). Ciara Moloney, IndieWire, 4 July 2024 Or take Benicio del Toro, another cinephile, who surprised us all with his knowledge of Czech cinema. Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 June 2024 Following his journey of film appreciation and acceptance of changing technology, interspersed with interviews and commentary of fellow cinephiles, Rob Murphy creates a love letter to the art of cinema through the medium of film. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cinephile 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Cinephile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinephile. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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