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Definition of cinematographer

cinematographer

/ˌsɪnəməˈtɑːɡrəfər/
cin · e · ma · tog · ra · pher
Adverb:cinematographically
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Plural:cinematographers
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Adjective:cinematographic
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cinematographer Lexical Profile

cinematographer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who oversees or directs the photography and camera work in the making of a motion picture, responsible for lighting, framing, lens selection, and the overall visual style of the film.

Example

"The acclaimed cinematographer worked closely with the director to achieve the film's moody, high-contrast lighting."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for cinematographer

• Nearby Words

cinemagoer
cinematic
cinematically
cinematographer
cinematographical
cinematography
cinephile

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'cinematograph' (borrowed from French 'cinématographe', coined by the Lumière brothers from Ancient Greek 'kinēma', meaning 'movement', and '-graphos', meaning 'one who writes or records') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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