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biografo

/biˈɔ.ɡra.fo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

biographer

  • a person who writes an account of someone else's life

In a sentence

Il biografo ha trascorso anni a consultare lettere e documenti inediti.

The biographer spent years consulting unpublished letters and documents.

Chi è stato il biografo principale di questo celebre compositore?

Who was the main biographer of this celebrated composer?

Il biografo non ha tralasciato gli aspetti più controversi della sua vita.

The biographer did not overlook the most controversial aspects of his life.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
biografomasculine · singular
biografimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine form is 'biografa'. Plural is 'biografi' / 'biografe'.
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