biography

/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

a written account of someone’s life, especially one that is based on historical records and personal knowledge.

“She wrote a biography of her famous ancestor.”

2. noun

the life and experiences of a person.

“The biography of the entrepreneur was inspiring.”

3. noun

a description or account of a particular period or place.

“The biography of the city’s history was fascinating.”

4. verb

to write a biography of (someone).

“She decided to biography her grandfather.”

5. noun

a biographical description of (something).

“The biography of the software was provided.”

Synonyms

  • autobiography
  • life story

Antonyms

  • fiction