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projectionist

[ pruh-jek-shuh-nist ]

noun

  1. an operator of a motion-picture or slide projector.
  2. a person who makes projections, especially a cartographer.


projectionist

/ prəˈdʒɛkʃənɪst /

noun

  1. a person responsible for the operation of film projection machines
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of projectionist1

First recorded in 1920–25; projection + -ist
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Example Sentences

I was managing a theater at 17 years old and being the projectionist at the same time, which was insane.

Intermissions were central to this experience as projectionists transferred over physical reels, giving audiences a natural rest break for the loo and the chance to buy ice cream.

From BBC

I’m practiced at the art of dying things, but I’m a resurrectionist too, being a projectionist and writing poetry.

Martinez is Tiki’s projectionist, maintenance worker — and bouncer, if need be.

The theater had planned to hire a nonunion projectionist to run the screening.

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