biography

/baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/

UK: /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/

biography

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Definition

A person's life story, especially one published.

Etymology

From New Latin biographia, formed from Ancient Greek βίος (bíos, “life”) + γράφω (gráphō, “write”).

Example Sentences

  • "There are many biographies of Benjamin Franklin."
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