noun
Uncommon
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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA writer whose job is telling the story of someone else's life.
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Word forms
- Plural
- biographers
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Etymology
From "biography" plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally, one who writes biography.
Rhymes for biographer
geographer
demographer
pornographer
photographer
stenographer
oceanographer
lexicographer
choreographer
cinematographer
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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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