cameraman
cam-er-a-man · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A person who operates a camera for film, television, or video production.
- 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.