CultureAugust 22, 2026

cinephile

SIN-uh-fyle

Definition

A person who is an ardent or enthusiastic fan of cinema and movies.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'cinéphile,' which combines the Greek root 'kínēma' (motion) and 'philos' (loving). It entered the English language in the mid-20th century to describe serious students and lovers of film.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe dedicated film lovers who obsessively plan their festival schedules to see dozens of movies. It characterizes these individuals as being deeply passionate and knowledgeable about the film medium.

Diehard cinephiles share their best plans to catch up to 30 festival films

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The Border Mail

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