Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amanuensis
Noun
/əˌmæn.juˈɛn.sɪs/
Definition
A person employed to write down what another person says or to transcribe written material.
Examples
- The author used an amanuensis to help compile his notes into a manuscript.
- In the courtroom, the judge relied on an amanuensis to record all the proceedings accurately.
- Many famous writers had an amanuensis assist them in their work.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who acts as a secretary or scribe, often taking dictation or copying documents.
Synonyms
- Secretary
- Scribe
- Transcriber
- Assistant
