Definition

A written account that tells the story of someone's life, including important events and experiences.

Example

She wrote a biography about a famous scientist.

Conversation

Have you ever read a really good biography?

Yeah, I just finished one about a famous artist.

That sounds interesting! What did you like most about the biography?

I loved how it detailed his struggles and successes throughout his life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biography → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "graphy" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The word "biography" refers to the written account of someone's life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' ('bio-') being 'written' ('graphy') — that's why a biography is a written account of someone's life.

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