autobiography

[/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/]
nounfemininepl: autobiographies
autobiografia
1. A written account of a person's own life, written by that person
She published her autobiography at the age of seventy.
Ela publicou sua autobiografia aos setenta anos de idade.
2. The genre or literary form of self-written biographical narratives
Autobiography has become increasingly popular in contemporary literature.
A autobiografia tornou-se cada vez mais popular na literatura contemporânea.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, autobiographies are highly valued forms of literature that offer intimate perspectives on historical events and personal achievements. They are frequently used in educational settings and have gained prominence through celebrity memoirs and self-publishing platforms.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memoirlife storypersonal narrativeself-biography
Antonyms / Antônimos
biographythird-person narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autobiografia
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
autobiografia
No significant variation; standard usage
São Paulo
autobiografia
No significant variation; standard usage
Portugal
autobiografia
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

autobiographicalautobiographermemoirbiographydiaryjournal

Related Idioms & Phrases

read someone's autobiography between the lines
an autobiography of one's soul
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