Canadian English Meaning of oracle
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Definitions and Meaning of oracle in English
oracle (n)
an authoritative person who divines the future
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
oracle (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.
Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.
The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.
The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.
A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
oracle (v. i.)
To utter oracles.
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Oracle
an authoritative person who divines the future, a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible, a shri
fortuneteller,weather forecaster,mystic,Prophet,Sibyl,foreteller,fortune-teller,Jeremiah,prognosticator,prophetess
No antonyms found.
orache => orache, orach => orach, orabassu => orabassu, ora => hour, or so => or so,
