memoir — a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmemwɑːr/
Example Sentences
- Her memoir about surviving on pizza and instant noodles during college became surprisingly popular.
- The celebrity's memoir revealed embarrassing stories from his teenage years.
- Reading her grandmother's memoir helped her understand family history better.
memoir
NOUN[/ˈmemwɑːr/]
a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources
The retired sailor writes his memoir, remembering every storm he survived.
Her memoir turns despair and affair into wisdom to share
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Origin
The word derives from French 'mémoire', which in turn comes from Latin 'memoria' meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance'. Originally, it referred to a written record of memorable events or personal recollections worthy of being remembered.
Breakdown
French 'mémoire' (memory, recollection) from Latin 'memoria' (memory) + the suffix '-oir/-oir' (place or thing related to). The term evolved to denote a personal narrative or written account of one's life experiences.
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📝Examples
“Her memoir about surviving on pizza and instant noodles during college became surprisingly popular.”
“The celebrity's memoir revealed embarrassing stories from his teenage years.”
“Reading her grandmother's memoir helped her understand family history better.”
“His memoir about becoming a chef started with burning toast every morning.”
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