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Autobiography - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An autobiography is a written account of a person’s life, composed by that individual. It details personal experiences, memories, and reflections in chronological or thematic order.

autobiography

/ˌɔːtoʊbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/ /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Definition:

A written account of a person's life composed by that person.

Synonyms:

memoir, life story, personal history

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

biography, fiction

Common Collocations:

write an autobiography, publish an autobiography, read an autobiography

Derivatives:

autobiographer, autobiographical

Usage Tips:

Use 'autobiography' for self-written life stories; distinguish from 'biography,' which is written by someone else.

Common Phrases:

tell one's own story, pen one's life, chronicle one's journey

Etymology:

From Greek 'autos' (self) + 'bios' (life) + 'graphein' (write), meaning self-life-writing.

Examples:

  • 1. She wrote her autobiography to share her experiences.
  • 2. His autobiography became a bestseller overnight.
  • 3. Reading an autobiography can inspire personal growth.
  • 4. The celebrity refused to publish an autobiography.

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