Movieholics

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals who have an intense passion for films, often consuming large quantities of them regularly
2. People who frequently watch movies to the point of it being a significant part of their lifestyle
3. Enthusiasts devoted to the exploration and enjoyment of cinematic experiences, often discussing or analyzing films in depth

Etymology: "Movieholics" is the plural of "movieholic," which is formed from "movie" plus the suffix "-holic," borrowed from "alcoholic." The suffix took on a playful sense: just as an alcoholic is dependent on drink, a movieholic is someone who cannot stop going to films or watching them. The pattern is a clear case of a suffix detaching from its original word and becoming productive. English speakers began attaching "-holic" to all sorts of nouns to describe compulsive enthusiasms, producing coinages like "workaholic" and "shopaholic." "Movieholic" follows that model, pairing the familiar word for motion pictures with the suffix that signals an addiction-like devotion.

Synonyms: film addicts, cinema enthusiasts