Biography — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /bī-ˈä-grə-fē/ bi·og·ra·phy

Meaning & Definition of Biography

Biography (noun)

  1. a usually written history of a person's life
  2. biographical writings as a whole
  3. an account of the life of something (such as an animal, a coin, or a building)

Biography (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a history of a person's life

    "an unauthorized biography of the actor gave him some serious headaches"

    similar: bio, life, memoir
    related: autobiography, hagiography, psychobiography, pathography, tell-all, chronicle, history, past, story, obituary, character sketch, profile

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Biography

The most common words with a similar meaning to Biography:

bio, life, memoir

Related Words for Biography

autobiography, hagiography, psychobiography, pathography, tell-all, chronicle, history, past, story, obituary, character sketch, profile

Word Forms of Biography

Inflections: biographies

Origin & Etymology of Biography

Late Greek biographia, from Greek bi- + -graphia -graphy

First known use: 1665

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Biography

Frequently Asked Questions about Biography

What does "Biography" mean?

"Biography" means a usually written history of a person's life. As a noun, it is defined as: a usually written history of a person's life.

What is another word for "Biography"?

Other words for "Biography" include bio, life and memoir. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Biography" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Biography"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Biography". Common alternatives include bio, life and memoir.

How do you use "Biography" in a sentence?

Examples of "Biography" in a sentence: "an unauthorized biography of the actor gave him some serious headaches".

Is "Biography" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Biography" is a noun.

Is "Biography" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Biography" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Biography"?

"Biography" is pronounced /bī-ˈä-grə-fē/ and divided into syllables as bi·og·ra·phy.

What is the origin of the word "Biography"?

"Biography" comes from Late Greek biographia, from Greek bi- + -graphia -graphy. First known use: 1665.