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Definition of autobiography

autobiography

/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/
au · to · bi · og · ra · phy
Adverb:autobiographically
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Plural:autobiographies
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Adjective:autobiographical
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• noun

1

A written account of a person's life composed by that person.

Example

"In her acclaimed autobiography, the retired diplomat reflected on decades of international service."

2

The literary genre concerned with the writing of one's own life history.

Example

"The university course explores how nineteenth-century autobiography shaped modern confessional literature."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While an 'autobiography' typically covers the author's entire life chronologically, a 'memoir' usually focuses on specific periods, themes, or significant relationships within the author's life.

• Rhymes for autobiography

• Nearby Words

autobiographic
autobiographical
autobiographically
autobiography
autobody
autocade
autoclave

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the Ancient Greek components 'autos' (self), 'bios' (life), and 'graphein' (to write).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Autobiography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/autobiography
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