Definition

Noun: 1. The film industry; Hollywood; the world of motion pictures: "Screenland" refers to the collective realm of cinema, including its business, culture, and community. It is often used as a synonym for Hollywood or the movie business in general. 2. The personnel of the film industry: This meaning refers specifically to the people who work in and are associated with the filmmaking profession.

Usage Examples

• As the film industry:
  • She dreamed of moving to Screenland to become a director.
  • The magazine covers all the latest gossip from Screenland.
• As the personnel:
  • A party was held for the elite of Screenland.
  • He was a beloved figure in Screenland for over four decades.

Advanced Usage

• The term "screenland" is somewhat dated and carries a nostalgic or journalistic tone. It is less common in modern, casual conversation than terms like "Hollywood" or "the film industry."
• It can be used metaphorically to represent the allure, fantasy, or business-centric nature of the movie world.
  • He was seduced by the bright lights of screenland.

Variants and Related Words

• Silver screen (noun): A traditional term for the cinema or motion pictures.
  • She was a star of the silver screen.
• Tinseltown (noun): A nickname for Hollywood, often implying glamour that is superficial or illusory.

Synonyms

• Hollywood
• The film industry
• The movie business
• The cinema world
• Movieland (archaic)

Notes on Meaning

The two core meanings are deeply interconnected. The primary sense is the place/industry ("She found success in screenland"). This naturally extends to refer to the community of people within that industry ("Screenland mourned the loss of the legendary actor"). The context usually makes the specific nuance clear.

Noun

1. the personnel of the film industry
   • a star of stage and screen