cameraman
word
/ˈkæmɝəmən/
/kˈæmɹəmən/
Definition
A cameraman is a person whose job is to operate a camera, especially for movies, TV, or news.
Usage & Nuances
Traditionally masculine, but now 'camera operator' or 'cameraperson' are also used, especially for gender-neutral contexts. Common in TV, film, and journalism. Not to be confused with 'photographer' (still photos).
Spanish: camarógrafo - operador de cámaraPortuguese (BR): cameraman - operador de câmeraPortuguese (PT): operador de câmara - cameramanChinese (Simplified): 摄影师Chinese (Traditional): 攝影師Hindi: कैमरामैनArabic: مصور تلفزيونيBengali: ক্যামেরাম্যানRussian: операторJapanese: カメラマンVietnamese: quay phimKorean: 카메라맨Turkish: kameramanUrdu: کیمرہ مینIndonesian: juru kamera
Example Sentences
The cameraman filmed the football game.
basic
My uncle is a cameraman for a news channel.
basic
The movie’s cameraman won an award.
basic
The news reporter waved, and the cameraman gave a thumbs up.
natural
Without the cameraman, nobody would see what’s happening on TV.
natural
I spoke to the cameraman during a break on set, and he shared some cool stories.
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