What is another word for Massorete?
Pronunciation: [mˈasɔːɹˌiːt] (IPA) 
The term "Massorete" refers to a group of Jewish scribes and scholars that made important contributions to the development of the Hebrew language and the preservation of the Jewish biblical tradition. Some synonyms for "Massorete" include "Hebrew scribe," "Jewish scholar," and "biblical text preserver." The Massoretes were known for their meticulous attention to detail when copying biblical manuscripts, and they developed a system of vowel and accent markings to improve the accuracy of the Hebrew text. Today, the work of the Massoretes is still studied and appreciated by scholars of biblical studies and Jewish history.
