cinematograph
Americannoun
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an early movie camera or projector, often a single mechanical device to record and project film.
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Older Use. a movie theater.
verb (used with or without object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cinematograph
First recorded in 1895–1900; from French cinématographe, equivalent to cinémat- (from Greek kīnēmat-, stem of kī́nēma “motion”) + -o- connecting vowel + -graphe noun suffix; see -o-, -graph
Example Sentences
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In 1909, the Cinematograph Act was introduced to try to ensure that all screenings took place in buildings which were safe and suitable for public showings.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2022
Shows like Sacred Games, on Netflix, didn’t come under the ambit of Cinematograph Act, and thus the censor board couldn’t dictate terms.
From Slate • Sep. 20, 2021
According to the Indian Cinematograph Act of 1952, clearance from the film certification board is mandatory for public exhibition of movies in India.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2015
This Saturday evening I went to the Cinematograph and saw the Norwegian motion picture “The Bridal Procession in Hardanger.”
From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2015
Long as the time was, it wasn't enough to wear out the effects of the—well, the Cinematograph.
From News from the Duchy by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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