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Nonfiction

noun

Writing based on real people, events, and facts.

Example Sentences

"A biography is a type of nonfiction that tells the true story of a real person."

"He preferred nonfiction books about animals and science."

Synonyms & Related Terms

factual writingtrue stories

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