personalia

/ˌpər.səˈniː.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

personal belongings or property, especially those that are valuable or sentimental

“After the person’s passing, the family sorted through their personalia to find the most treasured items to keep.”

2. noun

private or personal documents, especially those related to a person’s career or professional life

“The company’s HR department required employees to submit their personalia for verification purposes.”

3. noun

biographical information about a person, especially those related to their career or professional achievements

“The university’s library maintained a collection of personalia about notable alumni, including photos and autobiographies.”

Synonyms

  • belongings
  • biography
  • documents
  • property

Antonyms

  • official
  • public