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filmland

American  
[film-land] / ˈfɪlmˌlænd /

noun

  1. filmdom.


Etymology

Origin of filmland

First recorded in 1910–15; film + land

Example Sentences

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Unlike many other famous monsters of filmland, they have agency and intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2022

Apart from Disney’s poultry-movie team, is no one capitalizing on the proximity to filmland?

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2022

I wanted my anonymity and went back to my hometown where I became just as conspicuous as I would have been if I had continued on to filmland glory.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2010

The most explosive emotional actress of her generation had. in fact, erupted over filmland and was filling the vicinity with temperamental lava, flaming ash and general consternation.

From Time Magazine Archive

No figure in filmland is wearing the new uniform of success with more dynamic distinction than William Holden.

From Time Magazine Archive