Autobiography
/ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.rə.fi/noun
A written account of a person's life, written by that person.
Did you know?The concept of autobiography has roots in ancient Greek philosophy, where self-reflection was considered a path to enlightenment and personal transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
αὐτός (autos)
“self”
Ancient Greek
Greek
βίος (bios)
“life”
Ancient Greek
Greek
γράφειν (graphein)
“to write”
18th Century
English
autobiography
“A narrative of one's own life, emphasizing personal experience and perspective.”