Amanuensis
/əˌmænjuˈensɪs/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Rare Usage
Amanuensis is not commonly used today and may sound overly formal or archaic.
I'm searching for an amanuensis, which seems outdated in the digital age.
Pro Tip 2/3Person's Assistant
Amanuensis often refers to a professional role much like a personal assistant.
She served as the professor's amanuensis, keeping detailed notes during lectures.
Pro Tip 3/3Recording Speech
An amanuensis specifically writes down spoken words, not their own thoughts.
The author lost his sight and required an amanuensis to pen his novel.
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