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scribe Definition and Meaning in English (scribe definition)

noun
Synonyms:copyisttranscriberclerk
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Scribe definition: A scribe is a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before the invention of printing.

Definitions of Scribe

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A scribe is a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before the invention of printing.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    In ancient Israel, a scribe was a Jewish theologian and jurist who interpreted and taught religious law.

Example Sentences

historical

“The ancient scribe meticulously copied the sacred texts by hand.”

general

“Many scribes were highly educated and held significant positions in society.”

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Scribe definition: A scribe is a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before the invention of printing.
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'Scribe' translates to 'scribe' in English. Scribe definition: A scribe is a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before the invention of printing.
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