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memoir

noun

/ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

Meaning

A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.

The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.

autobiography, recollection, diary, reminiscence

fiction, imagination

write a memoir, publish a memoir, memoir of life, political memoir

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust or self-assurance.

a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

a moving ridge or swell on the surface of water; a gesture made by moving the hand back and forth