memoir
/ˈmɛmˌwɑr/
noun
- A written account of someone's personal experiences and memories, especially about a particular period or event in their life.
- She published a memoir about growing up in a small coastal town.
- His memoir of the war years became a bestseller.
- I'm reading a memoir by a famous chef about her early days in the kitchen.
- A report or record of important events or observations, often written by someone who was involved.
- The committee issued a memoir summarizing the year's achievements.
- The scientist wrote a memoir of her research expedition to the Arctic.
- The general's memoir detailed the strategy behind the famous battle.
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