Definition

A person who writes about their own life story.

Example

The famous autobiographer shared her experiences in a bestselling book.

Conversation

I just started reading a book by an autobiographer who has an amazing life story.

That sounds interesting! What’s the title of the book?

It's called 'My Life in Pictures,' and it's really captivating.

I love books like that — they give such a personal view into someone's experiences.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Autobiographer → It is formed from "auto-" (meaning self) and "biographer" (from "bio-" meaning life and "graph" meaning to write). The word refers to someone who writes about their own life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'self' ('auto-') writing about their own 'life' ('bio-') — that's what an autobiographer does.

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