1. plural of cinephile; people who love or are enthusiastic about cinema and film
Usage: countable noun; often used to describe devoted film enthusiasts or critics

Examples

• The film festival attracted cinephiles from around the world.
• True cinephiles appreciate both classic and contemporary cinema.
• Many cinephiles debate the merits of different directors and their techniques.
• The arthouse theater is a gathering place for local cinephiles.
• Cinephiles often spend hours discussing cinematography and storytelling.
• She became one of the city's most respected cinephiles after studying film history.