scriptorian

English

Etymology

Derived from scripture, from Latin scrīptūra (“a writing, scripture”), from scrīptum, the supine of scrībō (“I write”), by analogy with terms such as historian.

Noun

scriptorian (plural scriptorians)

1. (chiefly Mormonism) One who is familiar with scripture or sacred writing, or who refers back to it frequently.
   • September 1979, Spencer W. Kimball, The Role of Righteous Women:

     In this connection, I stress again the deep need each woman has to study the scriptures. We want our homes to be blessed with sister scriptorians—whether you are single or married, young or old, widowed or living in a family. […]