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Definition of cameraman

cameraman

/ˈkæm.ɚ.əˌmæn/
cam · er · a · man
Plural:cameramen
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cameraman Lexical Profile

cameraman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, especially a man, whose profession is operating a video, television, or motion-picture camera, or taking photographs.

Example

"The cameraman steadied the lens on his shoulder to capture a smooth tracking shot of the parade."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary professional and media contexts, gender-neutral terms such as 'camera operator' or 'videographer' are often preferred over 'cameraman' when referring to an unspecified person.

• Nearby Words

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cameo
camera
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cameraperson
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camerawoman

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cameraman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cameraman
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