cameraman — a person who operates a camera professionally, especially for films or television
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who operates a camera professionally, especially for films or television
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæmərəmæn/
Example Sentences
- The cameraman accidentally filmed his own feet for five minutes during the wedding.
- Our school hired a cameraman to record the graduation ceremony.
- The wildlife cameraman waited in the bushes for three hours to film the rare bird.
cameraman
NOUN[/ˈkæmərəmæn/]
a person who operates a camera professionally, especially for films or television
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Cameraman emerged in the late 19th century following the invention of the camera, formed as a compound noun combining 'camera' and 'man'. The term became established as a professional occupation developed alongside advances in camera technology and the film industry.
Breakdown
camera (from Latin camera, 'vault' or 'chamber') + man (Old English mann, 'human being' or 'person'). The compound denotes a male professional operator of photographic or film equipment.
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📝Examples
“The cameraman accidentally filmed his own feet for five minutes during the wedding.”
“Our school hired a cameraman to record the graduation ceremony.”
“The wildlife cameraman waited in the bushes for three hours to film the rare bird.”
“The cameraman kept sneezing during the quiet dramatic scene, ruining every take.”
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