noun

cinematographer

cinematographer, director of photography

The cinematographer won an award for his work.

The cinematographer won an award for his work.

((noun)) the person responsible for the photography and lighting of a film The cinematographer won an award for his work.

Synonyms: director of photography (DP), camera operator

From 'cinema' + '-grapher', meaning someone who writes or records. So, a 'cinema recorder'.

Break it down: a 'grapher' (like a photographer) for the 'cinema'.

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