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Meaning of biography
A biography is a written account of a person's life.
Etymology of biography
The word 'biography' comes from the Greek words 'bios' (life) and 'graphein' (write), and has been used in English since the 17th century to describe written accounts of people's lives
Synonyms
autobiography
profile
memoir
history
account
story
narrative
sketch
portrait
life story
résumé
curriculum vitae
personal history
experiences
background
credentials
CV
diary
journal
letters
reminiscences
recollections
anecdotes
obituary
eulogy
tribute
testament
legacy
Definitions
- A written account of a person's life, published while they are still alive or after they have died
- * A film or television program that tells the story of a person's life
Usage Examples
- The author spent years researching and writing the biography of the famous scientist
- * The film is a biography of the musician's life, from his childhood to his rise to fame
Antonyms
fiction
novel
fantasy
fabrication
invention
falsehood
lie
myth
legend
fable
tale
story
romance
anecdote
fib
fabrication
exaggeration
distortion
misrepresentation
inaccuracy
error
fallacy