biography
Americannoun
plural
biographies-
a written account of another person's life.
the biography of Byron by Marchand.
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an account in biographical form of an organization, society, theater, animal, etc.
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such writings collectively.
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the writing of biography as an occupation or field of endeavor.
noun
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an account of a person's life by another
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such accounts collectively
Other Word Forms
- biographer noun
- biographical adjective
- biographically adverb
Etymology
Origin of biography
From the Greek word biographía, dating back to 1675–85. See bio-, -graphy
Example Sentences
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Her forthcoming biography of Stevie Nicks, “Lessons & Lace,” published by Penguin Random House, debuts in September.
From Los Angeles Times
George Simon, in his biography of the bandleader, reports that Miller ran afoul of a highly conservative senior officer who railed against the “newfangled sounds” that Miller’s men were producing.
“It was extraordinary to watch his inner strength,” Sokol said of his son in the Horatio Alger biography.
Reid then turned to the veteran journalist to write his biography.
From Los Angeles Times
Tom Bower, author of 2024 biography The House of Beckham, sympathises with Brooklyn and isn't persuaded by the image his parents project.
From BBC
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