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biographer

Biographer (noun) means someone who writes an account of another person's life. Example: “His biographer spent years interviewing people who knew him.”

noun
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Someone who writes an account of another person's life.
"His biographer spent years interviewing people who knew him."

How to use biographer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA writer whose job is telling the story of someone else's life.

Word forms

biographers plural

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Etymology

From "biography" plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally, one who writes biography.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “biographer” mean?

The word “biographer” means someone who writes an account of another person's life. In plain terms, a writer whose job is telling the story of someone else's life.

How do you use “biographer” in a sentence?

Here is “biographer” used in a sentence: “His biographer spent years interviewing people who knew him.”

What part of speech is “biographer”?

“Biographer” is a noun.

Is “biographer” a common word?

“Biographer” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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