# biographer

/baɪˈɑɡɹəfɝ/ (US) · /baɪˈɒɡɹəfɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/biographer
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a person who writes a book about someone else's life. They research the person's history and tell their story to the public.

For teachers: a writer who composes a detailed account of another person's life. Typically involves extensive archival research and interviews to reconstruct a historical or contemporary narrative.

## Examples

- The biographer spent years researching the president's early life.
- After the famous singer died, her official biographer interviewed her family to ensure the book was accurate.
- A skilled biographer must balance objective historical facts with a narrative that captures the subject's internal motivations and the cultural spirit of their era.

## Usage notes

- Often paired with 'official' or 'unauthorised' to indicate whether the subject or their estate approved the work.

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