Words at Play : Top 10 Particular Kinds of Lovers
#10: Cinephile
Definition:
devotee of motion pictures; cineast
About the Word:
Like bibliophile ("book lover"), cinephile was borrowed directly from French into English.
What's the difference between a cinephile and a "movie lover"? The distinction is vague, but cinephile – with its classical tone – suggests a scholarly interest.
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