autobiography — an account of a person's life written by that person himself or herself
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an account of a person's life written by that person himself or herself
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
Example Sentences
- His autobiography reads like a comedy show - apparently he once got stuck in a washing machine while trying to impress his crush.
- The celebrity's autobiography revealed shocking secrets about her rise to fame.
- Writing my autobiography made me realize I've lived three lives: before coffee, after coffee, and during coffee breaks.
autobiography
NOUN[/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/]
an account of a person's life written by that person himself or herself
The retired sailor wrote his autobiography, recalling decades of storms and distant harbors.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Autobiography is a modern English word, first coined in the late 18th century, combining Greek elements to mean 'a written account of one's own life.' The term reflects the growing literary convention of personal narrative during the Enlightenment period.
Breakdown
auto- (self, from Greek autos) + bio- (life, from Greek bios) + -graphy (writing or description, from Greek graphia, meaning 'to write').
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📝Examples
“His autobiography reads like a comedy show - apparently he once got stuck in a washing machine while trying to impress his crush.”
“The celebrity's autobiography revealed shocking secrets about her rise to fame.”
“Writing my autobiography made me realize I've lived three lives: before coffee, after coffee, and during coffee breaks.”
“Many politicians write their autobiographies after retiring from office.”
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