cinephile

noun

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

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What sort of a cinephile isn’t a sucker for movies about movies? Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025 New Horizons, another series introduced at the festival this year, will offer cinephiles the opportunity to discover the films from both emerging and established French filmmakers who, in form and substance, offer a unique cinematic vision. Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025 The biggest cinephile to work in the White House was President Carter, who watched 480 movies while in office. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025 Read on for 10 places cinephiles can’t miss while in town. Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2025.

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