"soundman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: soundmen [plural]
Etymology: sound + -man Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sound|man}} sound + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|soundmen}} soundman (plural soundmen)
  1. (cinematography) A technician who works with the sound recording and sound effects for films and television. Categories (topical): Cinematography, Occupations, People Synonyms: audio technician, soundperson [uncommon], soundwoman (english: if female), sound man

Inflected forms

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