/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/
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Meaning
A building where people go to watch films on a big screen.
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Word origin
A short form of cinematograph, from Greek kinema meaning movement.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- kinema
Grammar
Examples
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"Cinema" is the building where people watch films.
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"Cinemas" is the plural, meaning more than one cinema.
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Here "cinema" is the place with a large film screen.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 8: cinema, madness, entry and 7 more words.