cinephile

noun

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

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The Shining is now considered by most cinephiles to be one of the eeriest and effective horror movies ever made. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 July 2025 As fans of the cinephile await what’s coming next from the two-time Oscar winner, one of his greatest successes in the music world becomes a smash hit once again. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 In a similar vein to I Like Movies, a film about a socially awkward teenage cinephile who gets a job at a video store, Mile End Kicks is inspired by Levack’s own life experiences. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 June 2025 The Piazza Maggiore screening is expected to draw thousands of cinephiles from around the world. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 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 Jul. 2025.

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