Meaning of autobiographical in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɔdəbaɪəˈɡræfək(ə)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    autobiographical

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer

    Examples

    • « he seldom suppressed his autobiographical tendencies »
  2. 2. relating to or in the style of an autobiography

    Examples

    • « they compiled an autobiographical history of the movement »

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