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documentaries

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnɝiz// UK //dˌɒkjuːmˈɛntəɹiz// doc·u·men·taries

n. a film or TV program that tells the true story of a person, event, or topic. You watch documentaries to learn facts about the real world.

n. a non-fiction film or television program intended to document reality, primarily for instruction or maintaining a historical record.


SIMPLE

We watched a documentary about ocean life.

CONTEXTUAL

The class watched a documentary on climate change to understand the science behind rising temperatures.

COMPLEX

The documentary interweaves archival footage with personal interviews, creating a nuanced portrait of the city's transformation over the last century.

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