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biography

/baɪˈɑː.ɡrə.fi/
bi · og · ra · phy
Adverb:biographically
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Plural:biographies
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Adjective:biographical
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• noun

1

A written account of another person's life, detailing their experiences, character, and achievements.

Example

"The historian spent five years researching archives to write a comprehensive biography of the former president."

2

The literary genre concerned with chronicling and interpreting the lives of real individuals.

Example

"In the university's literature department, she specializes in modern biography and historical nonfiction."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with 'autobiography', which is a life story written by the subject themselves, whereas a 'biography' is written by someone else.

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• Nearby Words

biographic
biographical
biographically
biography
biohazard
biohazardous
biologic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Medieval Latin biographia, from Late Greek biographia, combining bios ('life') and graphein ('to write').

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