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camera

|cam/er/a|

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/ˈkæmərə/

image capturing device

Etymology
Etymology Information

'camera' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'camera,' where 'camera' meant 'vaulted room.'

Historical Evolution

'camera' changed from the Latin word 'camera' and eventually became the modern English word 'camera.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'vaulted room,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'device for capturing images.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device for capturing images, either as photographs or as moving images (videos).

She bought a new camera for her photography class.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a device used in television production to capture video footage.

The camera crew set up their equipment for the live broadcast.

Synonyms

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