noun
projectionist
Projectionist (noun) means a person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema. Example: “The old projectionist had worked at the same theater for forty years.”
noun
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A person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema.
"The old projectionist had worked at the same theater for forty years."
How to use projectionist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person who runs the projector showing a film.
Common pairings
a cinema projectionist
the theater's projectionist
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Word forms
- Plural
- projectionists
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Etymology
From "projection" plus the agent suffix "-ist."
Rhymes for projectionist
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arsonist
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cartoonist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “projectionist” mean?
The word “projectionist” means a person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema. In plain terms, the person who runs the projector showing a film.
How do you use “projectionist” in a sentence?
Here is “projectionist” used in a sentence: “The old projectionist had worked at the same theater for forty years.”
What part of speech is “projectionist”?
“Projectionist” is a noun.
What is the meaning of projectionist?
"projectionist" (noun) means a person who operates a film projector, especially at a cinema.
