autography

/ɔːˈtɒgrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

the art or practice of writing one’s own life story, especially in a diary or journal

“She spent years compiling her autobiography and also wrote several books on the subject of autography.”

2. noun

a written account of oneself, especially a biography or autobiography

“The historian spent years studying the subject’s autography, searching for clues to her past.”

Synonyms

  • autobiography
  • self-portrait

Antonyms

  • hagiography