Copyist
noun
A person who makes written copies of documents.
He worked as a copyist, carefully transcribing original manuscripts.
Often appears as...
- professional copyist
- freelance copyist
noun
A person who imitates another's work without adding originality.
She’s not an innovator, but rather a copyist, replicating the styles of successful artists.
Often appears as...
- mere copyist
- artistic copyist
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who makes written copies of documents.
He worked as a copyist, carefully transcribing original manuscripts.
Often appears as...
- professional copyist
- freelance copyist
noun
A person who imitates another's work without adding originality.
She’s not an innovator, but rather a copyist, replicating the styles of successful artists.
Often appears as...
- mere copyist
- artistic copyist
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Originally, copyists were essential for document preservation before photocopying and printing technology.
Ancient libraries employed copyists to duplicate important texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
A copyist must be extremely accurate to avoid altering the meaning of copied texts.
A skilled copyist ensured that every word matched the original.
Pro Tip 3/3Jobs in Music
In music, a copyist transcribes scores and parts for musicians, often requiring knowledge of notation software.
The orchestra hired a copyist to prepare the sheet music.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Originally, copyists were essential for document preservation before photocopying and printing technology.
Ancient libraries employed copyists to duplicate important texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
A copyist must be extremely accurate to avoid altering the meaning of copied texts.
A skilled copyist ensured that every word matched the original.
Pro Tip 3/3Jobs in Music
In music, a copyist transcribes scores and parts for musicians, often requiring knowledge of notation software.
The orchestra hired a copyist to prepare the sheet music.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Originally, copyists were essential for document preservation before photocopying and printing technology.
Ancient libraries employed copyists to duplicate important texts.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention to Detail
A copyist must be extremely accurate to avoid altering the meaning of copied texts.
A skilled copyist ensured that every word matched the original.
Pro Tip 3/3Jobs in Music
In music, a copyist transcribes scores and parts for musicians, often requiring knowledge of notation software.
The orchestra hired a copyist to prepare the sheet music.
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Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
I prize my seamstress, I value my copyist; but my cook, who knows well how to prepare the food to sustain life, and nourish brain, bone, and muscle, fills the most important place among the helpers in my family.
Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
I prize my seamstress, I value my copyist; but my cook, who knows well how to prepare the food to sustain life, and nourish brain, bone, and muscle, fills the most important place among the helpers in my family.
Example 1 of 1
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