Meaning of the word memoir in English

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memoir

US /ˈmem.wɑːr/
UK /ˈmem.wɑːr/
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Noun

1.

a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources

Example:
She published a memoir of her time as a war correspondent.
His latest book is a fascinating memoir of his childhood.
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