Memoirs: meaning, definitions and examples

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memoirs

 

[ หˆmemwษ‘หrz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal stories

Memoirs are a collection of personal stories and experiences written by an individual, typically focusing on significant events or periods in their life. They offer a unique insight into the author's thoughts, emotions, and reflections.

Synonyms

autobiography, diary, recollections

Examples of usage

  • Her memoirs recount her struggles and triumphs during her time as a political leader.
  • The memoirs of a war veteran provide a firsthand account of the horrors of combat.

Translations

Translations of the word "memoirs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น memรณrias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคธเฅเคฎเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Memoiren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memoar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะผัƒะฐั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspomnienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›žๆƒณ้Œฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉmoires

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ memorias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hatฤฑralar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ๊ณ ๋ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฐูƒุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pamฤ›ti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pamรคte

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›žๅฟ†ๅฝ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spomini

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurminningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัั‚ะตะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xatirษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ memorias

Etymology

The word 'memoirs' originated from the Latin word 'memoria', meaning 'memory'. The concept of writing personal memoirs dates back to ancient times, with famous examples including Julius Caesar's 'Commentarii de Bello Gallico' and Saint Augustine's 'Confessions'. Memoirs have been used throughout history as a way for individuals to preserve their memories and experiences for future generations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,785, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.