cinephile

noun

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

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The historic Belcourt Theatre will entertain all the Music City cinephiles. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025 Starting September 26, New York City’s most dedicated cinephiles have been migrating up to Alice Tully Hall to celebrate the 63rd New York Film Festival. Morgan Baila, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025 For cinephiles, consider Halloween classics like Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, Casper, or seasonal comfort films like When Harry Met Sally andYou've Got Mail. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025 The discussion was enlivened by questions from a packed house of students and cinephiles. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.

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