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memoir

[mem-wahr, -wawr]

memoir Definition

  • 1a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources
  • 2an essay or monograph, as on a specialized topic

Using memoir: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "memoir" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wrote a memoir about her time in the war.

  • Example

    The book is a memoir of his life in politics.

  • Example

    The author's memoirs were published posthumously.

memoir Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with memoir

  • a memoir that focuses on the author's childhood experiences

    Example

    Her childhood memoir recounts her early years growing up in rural America.

  • a memoir that focuses on the author's travel experiences

    Example

    His travel memoir details his adventures backpacking through Europe.

  • a memoir written by a celebrity about their life and experiences

    Example

    The actor's celebrity memoir became a bestseller soon after its release.

Origins of memoir

from French 'mémoire', meaning 'memory'

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Summary: memoir in Brief

A 'memoir' [mem-wahr, -wawr] is a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources. It can also refer to an essay or monograph on a specialized topic. Examples include 'She wrote a memoir about her time in the war' and 'The book is a memoir of his life in politics.' Memoirs can be categorized into types such as 'childhood memoir,' 'travel memoir,' and 'celebrity memoir.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

It's

also

half

submarine

adventure,

half

erotic

memoir,

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half

political

thriller.