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biography

[baɪˈɑːɡrəfi]

biography Definition

an account of someone's life written by someone else.

Using biography: Examples

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

  • Example

    I read a biography of Albert Einstein last week.

  • Example

    The library has a large collection of biographies.

  • Example

    She is writing a biography of her grandfather.

  • Example

    The movie is based on the biography of a famous musician.

biography Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for biography

Phrases with biography

  • a biography that is authorized or endorsed by the subject or their estate

    Example

    The official biography of the president was published after his death.

  • a biography that is not authorized or endorsed by the subject or their estate

    Example

    The unauthorized biography of the actress revealed many secrets about her private life.

  • a movie that tells the story of someone's life

    Example

    The biographical film about Martin Luther King Jr. won several awards.

Origins of biography

from Greek 'bios', meaning 'life', and 'graphein', meaning 'to write'

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Summary: biography in Brief

The term 'biography' [baɪˈɑːɡrəfi] refers to an account of someone's life written by someone else. It can be in the form of a book, article, or movie, such as 'I read a biography of Albert Einstein last week.' 'Biography' can be further classified into types like 'official biography' and 'unauthorized biography,' and also extends to 'biographical film.'

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