English Synonym Finder

Copyist

Definitions

A person who makes copies of written documents, manuscripts, or works of art.

An imitator who follows the style or methods of another person or school of thought.

Examples

The medieval copyist spent years meticulously transcribing ancient manuscripts by candlelight.

As a professional copyist, she was hired to replicate the famous oil painting for a private collector.

Synonyms

scribe transcriber imitator amanuensis emulator reproducer clerk

Antonyms

originator creator author innovator inventor maker pioneer