Meaning of amanuensis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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)

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