So as I read more and more threads on this site I keep reading the term Analog in reference to Film. I am very confused by this as I am an IT Professional and Analog is the opposite of Digital (1's and 0's) only in the sense of data transmission or capture. Like how a Vinyl record has continously changing quantities (bumps in the grooves) and a CD is an organized collection of 1's and 0's.

Film is not electronic in nature but rather chemical so I do not understand why someone would use Analog?

I'm sure there are other words that are inherently confusing as it seems to be a trend in photography lately, such as crop factor