documentary documentary /ˌdɑːkjəˈmɛnɝi, ˌdɑːkjuːˈmɛntɝi, ˌdɑːkjuːˈmɛnɝi/

adjective

1. (of film, television, radio, or photography) depicting a real-life event using images or interviews with people involved in the event  ( documentary )
   (of film, television, radio, or photography) depicting a real-life event using images or interviews with people involved in the event
   
2. Relating to or consisting of or derived from documents  ( documental , documentary )
   relating to or consisting of or derived from documents
   

noun

1. () A film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event  ( docudrama , documentary film , infotainment , documentary )
   a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
    The documentary gave a detailed insight into the life of the famous artist
   The documentary gave a detailed insight into the life of the famous artist