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Definition of documentarian

documentarian

/ˌdɑː.kjə.mɛnˈtɛr.i.ən/
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Plural:documentarians
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Adjective:documentary
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documentarian Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A filmmaker, director, or producer who creates documentary films, television programs, or photographic records of real events and people.

Example

"The acclaimed documentarian spent three years in the Arctic filming the effects of climate change on polar wildlife."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of documentary filmmaking, non-fiction recording, or the work of a documentarian.

Example

"The director adopted a raw, documentarian approach to capture the daily struggles of the coal-mining community."

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• Rhymes for documentarian

• Nearby Words

docudrama
document
documentable
documentarian
documentary
documentation
documenter

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from 'documentary' and the suffix '-arian', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'documentum' (lesson, proof, or written record), from 'docere' (to teach).

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