cameraman

cam-er-a-man · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who operates a camera for film, television, or video production.

  2. 2.

    A photographer, especially a professional one working for the media.

Forms

plural: cameramen

Related words

Etymology

Compound of camera (from Latin camera, "vault, chamber") + man. Formed in the early 20th century with the rise of motion pictures. Note: The gender-neutral term "camera operator" or "cameraperson" is now often preferred.