scribe
nounmasculine/ɨʃˈkɾibɐ/medium
es·cri·ba
Definition
In antiquity, a literate person who dedicated themselves to writing, copying, and drafting documents, especially in religious or administrative contexts.
The scribes were essential for the transmission of sacred texts.
The scribe meticulously recorded the king's words on the parchment.
Common collocations
biblical scribetemple scribe
Etymology
Do latim 'scriba', por sua vez do hebraico 'sōfēr'.