Definition

A person who writes about their own life experiences or memories, often in a book or document.

Example

The memorialist shared her life story in a beautifully written memoir.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming a memorialist?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

I think it would be cool to write about personal experiences like a memorialist does.

Definitely! It could help others relate to similar situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Memorialist is formed from "memorial" (from Latin "memorialis", meaning pertaining to memory) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word refers to a person who is concerned with or practices the act of remembering or commemorating.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'pertaining to memory' ('memorial') and is an 'expert' or 'practitioner' ('-ist') in remembering or commemorating events.

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