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Word of the Day – Amanuensis

By August 8, 2024Word of the Day

Amanuensis (noun)

am-an-oo-en-sis

A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

First recorded between 1610–20. From the Latin servus, (servant) + a, (from) + manu, (hand)

Example sentences

“During the meeting, the amanuensis took detailed minutes that were later shared with all attendees.”

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