Pronunciation: /baɪˈɑɡrəfi/
noun the branch of literature that deals with the lives of individuals
A1 A biography is a book about someone's life.
A2 I read a biography of a famous historical figure.
B1 The biography of the author provided insight into their writing process.
B2 She decided to write her own biography after reading many others.
C1 The biography detailed the subject's personal struggles and triumphs.
C2 He spent years researching and writing a comprehensive biography of the politician.
formal The library has an extensive collection of biographies on famous historical figures.
informal I just finished reading a really interesting biography about Steve Jobs.
slang Have you checked out that new bio on Beyonce? It's lit!
figurative Each scar tells a different story, like a biography written on your skin.
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