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copyist (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒpiɪst/

A person whose job is to make exact copies of documents, especially by handwriting, before the invention of printing and digital technology.

In medieval times, monks worked as copyists in monasteries, painstakingly transcribing religious texts.
The lawyer hired a copyist to duplicate the lengthy contract for all parties involved.
Before photocopiers, a copyist was essential for creating multiple versions of a manuscript.

copyist of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what the copyist is duplicating. — "He was a renowned copyist of ancient maps."

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