scribe
6 synonyms for scribe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person employed to write or copy documents by hand, especially historically.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use scribe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
court scribe
the scribe recorded
sports scribe
Etymology
From Latin scrība ("secretary, clerk"), from scrībere ("to write") — a word originally meaning "to scratch," since early writing was carved rather than inked.
Full origin of scribe →Frequently asked questions
What does “scribe” mean?
The word “scribe” means a person employed to write or copy documents by hand, especially historically. In plain terms, someone who writes or copies documents by hand, or (informally) any writer/journalist.
How do you pronounce “scribe”?
“Scribe” is pronounced skryb ([skɹaɪ̯b] in IPA).
How do you use “scribe” in a sentence?
Here is “scribe” used in a sentence: “Monks worked as scribes, copying manuscripts by candlelight.”
What is another word for “scribe”?
Words with a similar meaning to “scribe” include amanuensis, scrivener and tabellion.
What part of speech is “scribe”?
Depending on how it is used, “scribe” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “scribe” come from?
The word “scribe” comes from Latin. From Latin scrība ("secretary, clerk"), from scrībere ("to write") — a word originally meaning "to scratch," since early writing was carved rather than inked.
Is “scribe” a common word?
“Scribe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scribe” have?
“Scribe” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person employed to write or copy documents by hand, especially historically.
