Documentary

/ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A film or television program that provides a factual report on a particular subject.

The documentary about climate change highlighted the urgent need for action.

A written or formal record that provides evidence or information.

He reviewed the documentary of the meeting to ensure accuracy in the minutes.

adjective

Relating to or consisting of documents; factual.

The documentary evidence was crucial in the court case.

Relating to a genre of film or television that documents reality.

She enjoys watching documentary films that explore social issues.

From the Latin word 'documentum', meaning 'lesson, proof'.

nature documentary

A documentary that focuses on natural history, wildlife, or the environment.

documentary film

A film that documents actual events or stories.

docu-series

A television series that presents real-life stories using a documentary format.

biography

An account of someone's life written by someone else.

reportage

Reporting of news or current events.

chronicle

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

Doc

Did you watch the new doc on Netflix?

Doco

I'm in the mood for a good doco tonight.