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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scriptorium

/ˈskrɪptɔːriəm/ noun · British & US
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What does scriptorium mean?

noun

A room in a monastery or convent where monks or nuns copied manuscripts by hand. A place where documents or manuscripts are written or copied.

Example

"The scriptorium was a quiet, peaceful space where the monks could focus on their work."

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