'cinema' originates from French, specifically the word 'cinématographe,' where 'cinéma' meant 'motion' and 'graphe' meant 'writing.'

'cinématographe' transformed into the English word 'cinema' and eventually became the modern English word 'cinema' through adaptation.

Initially, it meant 'motion writing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place where films are shown.'