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Definition of Oracle
1. Noun. An authoritative person who divines the future.
Exact synonyms: Prophesier, Prophet, Seer, Vaticinator
Specialized synonyms: Augur, Auspex, Prophetess, Sibyl
Generic synonyms: Diviner
Derivative terms: Oracular, Prophetic, Vaticinate, Vaticinate
Specialized synonyms: Augur, Auspex, Prophetess, Sibyl
Generic synonyms: Diviner
Derivative terms: Oracular, Prophetic, Vaticinate, Vaticinate
2. Noun. A prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible.
3. Noun. A shrine where an oracular god is consulted.
Generic synonyms: Shrine
Specialized synonyms: Delphic Oracle, Oracle Of Apollo, Oracle Of Delphi, Temple Of Apollo
Specialized synonyms: Delphic Oracle, Oracle Of Apollo, Oracle Of Delphi, Temple Of Apollo
Definition of Oracle
1. n. The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an enterprise or battle.
2. v. i. To utter oracles.
Definition of Oracle
1. a person through whom a deity is believed to speak [n -S] : ORACULAR [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oracle
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