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Fight Movie

/faɪt ˈmuːvi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A film genre that centers around physical combat and action sequences, often featuring martial arts or fighting competitions.

    "The latest fight movie showcases incredible choreography and intense battles."
  2. 2

    A specific film that primarily focuses on fighting as a central theme.

    "Many fans consider 'Enter the Dragon' to be a classic fight movie."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fight movie' combines the word 'fight', derived from Old English 'feohtan', meaning to engage in combat, and 'movie', a colloquial term for a motion picture that originated in the early 20th century. The phrase evolved to describe a genre of films focused on combat and action sequences.

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