- 1a person who writes down your words when you cannot write, for example if you are injured and have an exam
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- 2an assistant, especially one who writes or types for someone
amanuensis
nounNAmE//əˌmænyuˈɛnsəs//
(pl. amanuenses NAmE//əˌmænyuˈɛnsiz//
) (formal)Check pronunciation: amanuensis