a written account of another person's life

the biography of Byron by Marchand.

an account in biographical form of an organization, society, theater, animal, etc.

such writings collectively.

the writing of biography as an occupation or field of endeavor.

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adventures , autobiography , bio , biog , close-up , confessions , diary , experiences , journal , letters , life , life history , life story , memoir , personal account , personal anecdote , personal narrative , personal record , picture , profile , rsum , saga , sketch , vita , account , article , curriculum vitae , essay , history , personalia , prosopography , recount