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Synonyms & Similar Words
movie theater
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Meaning of Cinema
The primary meaning of the word "Cinema" is a movie theater or the film industry.
Definitions
- A cinema is a place where people go to watch films, typically a building with a large screen.
- * The cinema also refers to the film industry, including the production, distribution, and exhibition of films.
Etymology of Cinema
The word "Cinema" comes from the French word "cinéma", which is derived from the Greek words "kinema" meaning movement and "kinematograph" meaning a device for recording and showing moving pictures.
The term "cinema" was first used in the late 19th century to describe the early film industry and has since become a widely used term to refer to the film industry and movie theaters.
Example Uses
- The new cinema in town is showing the latest blockbuster film.
- * She studied cinema in college and now works as a film director.
- * The cinema was packed with people waiting to see the new movie.