Documentary: meaning, definitions and examples

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documentary

[ ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntəri ]

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film

A documentary is a film or television or radio programme that provides a factual report on a particular subject. It aims to educate, inform, and raise awareness about real-life events, people, and issues.

Synonyms

film, program, video

Examples of usage

The documentary exposed the harsh living conditions in the slums.
This documentary explores the history of ancient civilizations.
The documentary received critical acclaim for its in-depth analysis.
She decided to watch a documentary instead of a fictional movie.
The documentary shed light on the impact of climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "documentary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 documentário

🇮🇳 दस्तावेज़ी फिल्म

🇩🇪 Dokumentarfilm

🇮🇩 dokumenter

🇺🇦 документальний фільм

🇵🇱 film dokumentalny

🇯🇵 ドキュメンタリー

🇫🇷 documentaire

🇪🇸 documental

🇹🇷 belgesel

🇰🇷 다큐멘터리

🇸🇦 وثائقي

🇨🇿 dokumentární film

🇸🇰 dokumentárny film

🇨🇳 纪录片

🇸🇮 dokumentarni film

🇮🇸 heimildarmynd

🇰🇿 деректі фильм

🇬🇪 დოკუმენტური ფილმი

🇦🇿 sənədli film

🇲🇽 documental

Word origin

The word 'documentary' originated from the word 'document' in the early 20th century. It was first used to describe a non-fiction film that documented reality. The genre became increasingly popular over the years, with documentaries being made on a wide range of subjects from nature and history to social issues and politics. Documentaries have the power to provoke thought, spark conversation, and shed light on important topics.