1. a person employed to write or type what another person dictates, or to copy manuscripts
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts

Examples

• The author hired an amanuensis to transcribe his handwritten notes into a typed manuscript.
• In the 18th century, many wealthy scholars employed an amanuensis to handle their correspondence.
• The famous composer used an amanuensis to write down the musical compositions he created.
• As the elderly professor's vision declined, she relied on an amanuensis to record her lectures.
• The amanuensis carefully copied each page of the ancient text to preserve its contents.
• Without his amanuensis, the prolific writer would have struggled to keep up with his own creative output.