cinephile

noun

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

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Featuring over 120 films from around the globe, the festival drew thousands of cinephiles to Mumbai’s Maison Inox at Jio World Plaza and Maison PVR at Jio World Drive. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025 While most cinephiles argue that District 9 (his big-screen debut) is far above the filmmaker's following sci-fi efforts, Elysium and Chappie were still relatively successful. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Michael Bay has benefitted from a vibe shift among cinephiles in recent years, going from punchline status to being (sometimes begrudgingly) acknowledged as a distinct auteur. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025 Sometimes, parts of the book feel repetitive, and perhaps only true cinephiles will appreciate this deep dive into Oberon’s extensive filmography, which includes 48 movie credits. Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 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 Apr. 2025.

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