noun
amanuensis
Amanuensis (noun) means a person hired to write down what someone else says, or to copy out documents by hand.
noun
1
A person hired to write down what someone else says, or to copy out documents by hand.
2
A person employed to write down what someone else dictates, or to copy out documents.
"I, his mere amanuensis, am left to do what little I can to keep the institution functioning."
— John Gardner, The Warden (1974)
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Etymology
From Latin āmanuēnsis (“secretary”), made up of ab- (“from, off (of)”), manus (“hand”), and -ensis (“of or from (a place)”); first attested in the early 17th century.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of amanuensis?
"amanuensis" (noun) means a person hired to write down what someone else says, or to copy out documents by hand.
What is another word for amanuensis?
Other words for "amanuensis" include stenographer.
What are the different meanings of amanuensis?
"amanuensis" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person hired to write down what someone else says, or to copy out documents by hand; 2. A person employed to write down what someone else dictates, or to copy out documents.
