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boswell

/ˈbɒz.wɛl/

Übersetzung: Ein treuer Begleiter und Bewunderer, der die Worte und Taten einer anderen Person aufzeichnet, oder ein Biograf, der das Leben einer bekannten Persönlichkeit beschreibt.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈbɒz.wɛl/

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A proper noun referring to a person, typically a devoted admirer and recorder of another's words and deeds, or a biographer who chronicles the life of a notable figure.

  • 🇩🇪Ein treuer Begleiter und Bewunderer, der die Worte und Taten einer anderen Person aufzeichnet, oder ein Biograf, der das Leben einer bekannten Persönlichkeit beschreibt.
  1. Scottish biographer C1 formal

    James Boswell (1740–1795), the Scottish author famous for writing the biography 'The Life of Samuel Johnson'.

    • Boswell's biography of Johnson is considered a masterpiece of English literature.
    • Scholars often study Boswell's detailed accounts of Johnson's conversations.
    • The book by Boswell provides a vivid portrait of 18th-century London.

    🇩🇪Schottischer Biograf

  2. Devoted chronicler C2 formal

    A person who is a devoted admirer and recorder of another person's life, words, and deeds.

    • He acted as a Boswell to the famous artist, documenting every interview.
    • She became his Boswell, noting down his every witty remark.
    • Every great leader seems to need a Boswell to preserve their legacy.

    🇩🇪Getreuer Chronist

    Synonyme: biographerchroniclerhagiographerrecorder

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