cinema

/ˈsɪnəmə/
noun
  1. A place where movies are shown to an audience; a movie theater.
    • The old cinema downtown has been renovated and now shows classic films.
    • She works at the cinema selling tickets and popcorn.
    • We went to the cinema to see the new superhero movie.
  2. The art or industry of making movies; filmmaking as a form of art or entertainment.
    • The history of cinema began in the late 19th century with short silent films.
    • Italian cinema is famous for its beautiful storytelling and strong emotions.
    • He studied cinema at university and now works as a director.
  3. Movies considered as a group or genre; the world of films.
    • Science fiction cinema has become very popular in recent years.
    • The award celebrates the best in world cinema.
    • She is an expert in French cinema from the 1960s.
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