The term "Masoretes" refers to a group of Jewish scribes and scholars who played a significant role in preserving and transmitting the Hebrew Bible. They are also known as the "keepers of tradition." Synonyms for the term "Masoretes" include "Masorah," "Mesorah," and "Masoretic Text." The term "Masorah" refers to the system of vocalization, accentuation, and annotation that the Masoretes added to the Hebrew Bible to aid in its study and understanding. The term "Mesorah" is also used as an alternative spelling of "Masorah," while the "Masoretic Text" refers specifically to the standardized text of the Hebrew Bible that was produced by the Masoretes.