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Memoir

/ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ · noun

Meaning

An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author.
  2. A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.
  3. Any form of narrative describing the personal experiences of a writer.

Example Sentences

When I retire, I'm going to write my memoirs.
James wrote a memoir of his grandmother shortly after she passed away.

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What does memoir mean?

Memoir means An autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author..

What is a synonym for memoir?

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What is the opposite of memoir?

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How do you use memoir in a sentence?

When I retire, I'm going to write my memoirs.

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