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documentary
documentary [ dóky méntəri ]


noun  (plural documentaries)
Definition:
 
factual film or TV programme: a film or TV programme presenting facts and information, especially about a political, historical, or social issue


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. giving facts: giving facts and information rather than telling a fictional story
2. consisting of documents: in the form of documents, or collected from documents

documentarily [ dóky méntərəli ] adverb
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