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noun

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1. A movie theatre, a movie house

   Example: The cinema is right across the street from the restaurant.

   Synonyms:movie housemovie theatermovie theatrepictures

2. Films collectively.

   Example: Despite the critics, he produced excellent cinema.

3. The film and movie industry.

   Example: In the long history of Spanish cinema [...] .

4. The art of making films and movies; cinematography

   Example: Throughout the history of cinema, filmmakers [...] .

   Synonyms:seventh art