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 was not a regular rec-league match but instead a group of devoted cinephiles and/or custom-merch hounds out and about before noon on a weekend to play in the first-ever Cinema Showdown. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026 With the Oscars now in the rearview mirror, cinephiles can now turn all of our attention to the upcoming slate of 2026 films. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026 Hidden away in the basement is a vinyl listening bar, and select screenings are followed by panel discussions that draw a loyal crowd of cinephiles. Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 Richard Linklater‘s community of cinephiles has come a long way. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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