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biografia

/bi.o.gra.fia/
noun★Intermediate— biography
◆ What It Really Means
A biography can be seen as a way to tell a person's life story, highlighting their experiences and achievements.
¶ Literal Meaning
A written account of a person's life, including their experiences, achievements, and relationships.
Literal Breakdown
rootlife
◇ Mental Image
A biography can evoke a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the person's life.
◈ When to Use
A biography can be used to provide context and background information on a person's life.
◉ Cultural Note
The concept of biography has been around for centuries, with ancient Greeks and Romans writing biographies of famous individuals.
⚖️Law
formal

A written account of a person's life, including their experiences, achievements, and relationships.

La sua biografia è stata utilizzata come prova in un processo di divorzio.

Her biography was used as evidence in a divorce case.

💡

Biographies can be used to provide context and background information on a person's life.

Collocations

biografia personalepersonal biography

Synonyms

autobiografiastoria di vita

📖Word Origin

From Italian 'biografia', from Greek 'bios' (life) and 'graphein' (to write)

📝Usage Notes

Biographies are often written by the person themselves, but can also be written by others.

Word Breakdown

root
life
root
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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