Definition

A person who loves films and is very interested in movies, often involved in making them.

Example

As a cineaste, she spends her weekends watching classic films and attending film festivals.

Conversation

I met a really interesting cineaste at the film festival last weekend.

Oh really? What did they say?

They shared a lot of insights about the art of filmmaking as a cineaste.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to hear more about what they talked about.

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Root Explanation

Cineaste → It is formed from "cinema" (from French *cinéma*, meaning motion picture or film) and the suffix "-aste" (a variant of the suffix used in French to denote a person associated with a particular field). The word "cineaste" refers to a person who is a film enthusiast or a filmmaker, particularly one who is deeply engaged in the art of cinema.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is passionate about 'cinema' — that's what a 'cineaste' is, a person who loves and engages with film.

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