Difference between Scribe and Scrivener

What is the difference between Scribe and Scrivener?

Scribe as a noun is one who writes; a draughtsman; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis or secretary; a notary; a copyist. while Scrivener as a noun is a professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.

Scribe

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To write. To record. To write or draw with a scribe.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One who writes; a draughtsman; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis or secretary; a notary; a copyist. A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people. A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber. A writer, especially a journalist.

Scrivener

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.A writing master.

We hope you now know whether to use Scribe or Scrivener in your sentence.

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