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moviedom

American  
[moo-vee-duhm] / ˈmu vi dəm /

noun

  1. filmdom.


Etymology

Origin of moviedom

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; movie + -dom


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Its domain has been, well, the Pacific Ocean, but also the more popcorn-chomping realm of moviedom.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024

The newest additions to the National Film Registry — that annual, ever-fascinating time capsule of moviedom — have just been announced.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 13, 2021

You know what else haunted moviedom this year?

From Slate ● Dec. 31, 2020

But double features, matinees and film series continue to run unabated in one vital, virtual corner of moviedom.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 16, 2020

For instance, asked whether his election undercut the organization’s push to better represent women and minorities — as some people in moviedom immediately snarked — Mr. Bailey responded in colorful fashion.

From New York Times ● Aug. 15, 2017

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