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Definition of memoirist

memoirist

/ˈmɛmwɑːrɪst/
mem · oir · ist
Plural:memoirists
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Adjective:memoiristic
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memoirist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who writes memoirs, recording personal recollections of events, people, and experiences from their own life.

Example

"The acclaimed memoirist spent years piecing together family letters and old journals to write her latest book."

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• Nearby Words

memetic
memo
memoir
memoirist
memorabilia
memorability
memorable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the early 18th century from 'memoir' (from Middle French mémoire, meaning 'memory' or 'written record', from Latin memoria) combined with the agent suffix '-ist'.

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