Autobiografi
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A narrative “work” containing the life history of a person written by that individual themselves.
Synonyms & Variants
biografi diri
A descriptive term for a life story written by the subject themselves.
memoar
Memoirs emphasize specific memories, while an autobiography covers the entire lifespan.
otobiografi
A biography of a person written by that person themselves.
riwayat hidup
A record of a person's life journey arranged chronologically.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the combination of the roots auto meaning self, bio meaning life, and graphy meaning writing. Etymologically, this word was absorbed into the Indonesian language from the English term autobiography. In a formal usage context, this word is utilized to distinguish between a life history written by the primary subject and a biography written by a third party.
Real-world Usage
Buku autobiografi tokoh nasional itu sangat menginspirasi banyak orang.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.