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cameraman

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkæmɝəmən// UK //kˈæmɹəmən// cam·era·man

n. a person whose job is to operate a camera for movies or television. You use this word for the person filming the action on a set or at a news event.

n. a person who operates a film or video camera for television, cinema, or news media. While traditionally gendered, it remains common in industry contexts, though 'camera operator' is the gender-neutral alternative.


SIMPLE

The cameraman moves the camera closer to the actor.

CONTEXTUAL

During the live news broadcast, the cameraman had to stay very still to keep the image clear.

COMPLEX

The documentary's success was largely due to the cameraman, who captured intimate moments of wildlife behavior without disturbing the natural environment.

Synonyms
Origin

From camera + -man.

Usage

The plural form is 'cameramen'.

Pitfall

The cameramans are ready.The cameramen are ready.The word follows the irregular plural pattern of 'man' to 'men'.

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