autobiography
word
Definition
A book or story someone writes about their own life.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal and used in academic or literary contexts. Do not confuse with 'biography' (someone else writes about another person). Common phrases: 'write an autobiography', 'read an autobiography', 'publish an autobiography'.
Spanish: autobiografíaPortuguese (BR): autobiografiaPortuguese (PT): autobiografiaChinese (Simplified): 自传Chinese (Traditional): 自傳Hindi: आत्मकथाArabic: سيرة ذاتيةBengali: আত্মজীবনীRussian: автобиографияJapanese: 自伝Vietnamese: tự truyệnKorean: 자서전Turkish: otobiyografiUrdu: خود نوشت سوانح عمریIndonesian: autobiografi
Example Sentences
He wrote an autobiography about his childhood.
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Her autobiography became a bestseller.
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I am reading an autobiography for my class.
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Many celebrities publish their autobiography to share personal stories with fans.
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Writing an autobiography can help you understand yourself better.
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Have you ever thought about starting your own autobiography?
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