English · Arts & Literature
autobiography
/ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
[/ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.rə.fi/]
self-written life story
Advancednoun
Definition
The story of a person's life written by that person themselves.
Example
In his autobiography, the explorer recounted every dangerous expedition in vivid and thrilling detail.
In his autobiography, the explorer recounted every dangerous expedition in vivid and thrilling detail.
Etymology
From Greek 'autos' (self), 'bios' (life), and 'graphia' (writing).
How & Where It’s Used
Written by the subject, covering their full life.