Definition

A person who writes or copies documents, often for legal purposes.

Example

The scrivener carefully transcribed the legal documents for the court.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming a scrivener?

Not really, but it sounds interesting. What do they do exactly?

Well, they basically write and copy documents for people.

That could be a cool job, especially if you love writing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scrivener → It originates from the Old French word *escrivain* (meaning writer), which comes from the Latin *scriba* (meaning scribe or writer). A scrivener is a person who writes or copies documents, especially in a professional capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'writer' ('escrivain') who is skilled in 'writing' ('scriba') — that's why a scrivener is someone who writes or copies documents.

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