Phoneography

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The use of a mobile phone to take photographs. uncountable

    "Dubbed ‘phoneography’, the pictures submitted by the public will share exhibition space with entries from a host of celebrities including Stephen Fry and Ruby Wax."

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"Dubbed ‘phoneography’, the pictures submitted by the public will share exhibition space with entries from a host of celebrities including Stephen Fry and Ruby Wax."

Etymology

Blend of phone + photography; early 21st century.

Related phrases

mobile phone

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