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diary

UK/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ US/ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ common uk

noun

1.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

Synonyms
2.

Origin

From Latin diārium (“a daily allowance for soldiers, in Late Latin also ‘diary’”), neuter of *diārius, from diēs (“a day”) (whence also journal). Cognate with Spanish diario (“daily; diary”).

Phrases

  • dear diary
  • homework diary
  • video diary
  • visual diary

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