memoirist

American  

[mem-wahr-ist, -wawr-] / ˈmɛm wɑr ɪst, -wɔr- /

noun

1. a person who writes memoirs.

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Etymology

Origin of memoirist

First recorded in 1760–70; memoir + -ist

Example Sentences

Cowley was a poet, critic, memoirist, translator and editor.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the end, the memoirist wrestles with both his great-grandfather’s complicity and his family’s continuing ties to Germany.

From Los Angeles Times

From the canon, not just Thoreau but also Melville’s Ishmael sought a change of scene when life became too much; more recent examples might include Chris McCandless in “Into the Wild” and memoirist Cheryl Strayed.

From Los Angeles Times

Trevor Noah, the former “Daily Show” host and memoirist, worked in close collaboration with Hahn to bring to life a modern fable about obligations and adventures and familial love.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was hard to keep a straight face in scenes together,” the “Love, Pamela” memoirist said.

From Los Angeles Times