Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
memoir
noun
/ˈmem.wɑːr/
Definition
A memoir is a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.
Examples
- Her memoir chronicles her time as an activist during the civil rights movement.
- He decided to write a memoir about his travels around the world.
- Reading her memoir gave me insight into her remarkable journey as a writer.
Meaning
It refers to a written narrative based on the author’s personal experiences, typically focusing on a specific period or event in their life.
Synonyms
- autobiography
- chronicle
- recollection
