Meaning of the word cinephile in English

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cinephile

US /ˈsɪn.ɪ.faɪl/
UK /ˈsɪn.ɪ.faɪl/
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Noun

a person who is fond of motion pictures

Example:
As a true cinephile, he spent hours discussing classic films.
The film festival attracted many cinephiles from around the world.