cinephile

noun

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

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For cinephiles and film fans getting ready to head north for the 50th Toronto International Film Festival next month, consider today a particularly helpful one, as the full festival schedule has now arrived, along with the addition of six more feature films. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025 The Life of a Showgirl is a naturally cinematic title, and given Swift’s work toward her still-forthcoming feature film, this feels like her most cinephile album in a minute. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025 River Phoenix’s name still resonates with cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike, nearly three decades after his untimely death. William Earl, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025 New York’s cinephiles will no longer have to slum it at AMC or Regal. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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