projectionist

[ pruh-jek-shuh-nist ]

noun

1. an operator of a motion-picture or slide projector.
2. a person who makes projections, especially a cartographer.

projectionist

/ prəˈdʒɛkʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person responsible for the operation of film projection machines

Word History and Origins

Origin of projectionist¹

First recorded in 1920–25; projection + -ist

Example Sentences

At the time, Diaz was studying film at California State University, Northridge and working as a projectionist at a movie theater.

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