memoirs
Pronunciation: [ˈmɛm.wɑrz]
Word
Context: “literature”
(noun) a type of writing where a person tells stories about their own life. Often, these stories are interesting events, people they met, or lessons they learned.
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Her memoirs describe her adventures in traveling around the world.
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His memoirs didn’t include any information about his childhood, making it less interesting.
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Have you ever read any memoirs that you really enjoyed?
Context: “personal experiences”
(noun) written accounts of someone's personal memories or experiences, usually focused on specific themes or events of their life.
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The memoirs of famous leaders can teach us a lot about history.
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Her memoirs were not very detailed, which made them hard to follow.
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What themes are often found in people's memoirs?
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