Meaning of amanuensis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˌmænjəˈwɛnsəs/

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1. Noun

   amanuensis

   Etymology

   early 17th century: Latin, from (servus) a manu‘(slave) at hand(writing), secretary’ + -ensis‘belonging to’

   Definitions

   1. someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)