Meaning of the word documentary in English

What does documentary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

documentary

US /ˌdɑː.kjəˈmen.t̬ɚ.i/

UK /ˌdɒk.jəˈmen.tər.i/

a movie or a television or radio program that gives facts about a real person or event

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We watched a fascinating documentary about ancient Egypt.

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The director is known for making powerful social documentaries.

Synonym:

docu non-fiction film factual film

consisting of documents; documented

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The report provides a documentary record of the events.

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His research is based on extensive documentary evidence.

Synonym:

factual recorded archival