English · Culture & Society
cinema
/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/
[/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/]
films, movie theater
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The art and industry of making films, or a building where films are shown. It also refers to the body of films from a country or era.
Example
Italian cinema of the postwar years explored poverty and hope with striking honesty.
Italian cinema of the postwar years explored poverty and hope with striking honesty.
Etymology
Shortened from 'cinematograph', from Greek 'kinēma' (movement) and 'graphein' (to write).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for film as an art form and for movie venues.