Definition

A type of media, such as a film or book, that combines fictional elements with real facts or events to tell a story.

Example

The filmmaker created a semidocumentary that blended interviews with actors and real-life footage.

Conversation

Have you seen that new semidocumentary on Netflix?

Not yet! What's it about?

It's a mix of real interviews and a fictional storyline.

That sounds interesting! I love when they blend fact and fiction.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Semidocumentary → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "documentary" (from Latin "documentum", meaning a lesson or proof). The word "semidocumentary" refers to a work that is half documentary, blending factual content with fictional elements.

Memory Tip

Think of 'semi-' meaning half, and 'documentary' referring to a factual lesson or proof. This helps you remember that a semidocumentary is a blend of half fact and half fiction.

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