noun
typist
TEYE-pihst
noun
1
A person whose job is to type documents, especially quickly and accurately.
"The office hired a typist to handle all the correspondence."
"She worked as a legal typist for over a decade."
How to Use Typist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job involves typing, especially at speed.
When to use it
A somewhat dated job title, as "typing" is now folded into most office roles rather than being a separate job.
Word Forms
typists plural
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Etymology
Formed from "type" plus the agent suffix "-ist," meaning "a person who does."