Lanternist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lanternist is a noun meaning (historical) The operator of a magic lantern.
Meaning
(historical) The operator of a magic lantern.
Example Sentences
Nevertheless, old beliefs die hard, and in spite of rational explanations, the belief that lanternists could summon spirits persisted.
Lanternists first used glass slides as a surface for hand-drawn and photographic imagery and, in the 20th century, glass was replaced by 35mm film transparencies.
Word Forms
- lanternists
Synonyms for lanternist
Depending on context, synonyms include lanternman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lampman, lampist, lamper, lamplighter, lightmonger, lampmaker.
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