"memoir" meaning in All languages combined

See memoir on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ [UK], /ˈmɛmˌwɑr/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-memoir.wav [UK] Forms: memoir [singular], memoirs [plural]
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  1. A memoir is a book that describes the author's experience in something. Synonyms: autobiography
    Sense id: simple-memoir-en-noun-20iYSBH5
  2. A memoir is a book that describes the experiences of a subject. Synonyms: biography
    Sense id: simple-memoir-en-noun-AQ5TCp18
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