biographer

American  

[bahy-og-ruh-fer, bee-] / baɪˈɒg rə fər, bi- /

noun

1. a writer of someone's biography.

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Etymology

Origin of biographer

First recorded in 1705–15; biograph(y) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In her review, Kathryn Hughes called the book “a gripping testimony into the enduring problems that all biographers face in pursuit of their art.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms. Vaill nevertheless leans into it harder than previous biographers, who have characterized their mutual affection as platonic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Any biographer has to approach with humility because biography is an impossible task.

From New York Times

Charles, at 74, could prove to be a more cautious figure than his biographers expect, and the Conservatives could yet cling to power.

From New York Times

Charles, as a 74-year-old monarch, could prove to be a more cautious figure than his biographers expect.

From New York Times

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