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Biography

noun
/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Meaning

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life
A written account of someone's life.

Example Sentences

I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.

She is writing a biography of the famous poet.

Synonyms

life story, memoir, profile, account, chronicle
Entry 1
life story, memoir, profile
Entry 2
life story, memoir, profile, account, chronicle

Antonyms

fiction, novel, fable, fantasy
Entry 1
fiction, novel
Entry 2
fiction, fable, fantasy

Collocations

write a biography, read biography, authorized biography, biography of, biography writer
Entry 1
write a biography, read biography, authorized biography
Entry 2
authorized biography, write a biography, biography of, biography writer

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