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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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