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Scriptorium

Definition

A scriptorium is a room or a designated area in a monastery, library, or university where manuscripts are copied, preserved, and studied.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: scriptorium

Senses

Sense 1:

A room in a monastery or library for copying and studying manuscripts.

Sense 2:

A designated area in a university, often in a library, where manuscripts or rare books are kept and consulted.

Usages

Popular Usage:

In popular culture, scriptorium is often depicted as a place of quiet contemplation where medieval monks diligently copy and preserve ancient texts.

Local Usage:

Scriptoriums are significant historical locations in many medieval monasteries here in our local region. You can visit one at the famous Abbey of Saint Gall.

Sample Sentences

• The scriptorium in the ancient monastery houses a collection of illuminated manuscripts.
• Students studying medieval history often spend hours in the university's scriptorium, examining original manuscripts.

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