Meaning of the word oracle in English

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oracle

US /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/

UK /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/

a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity

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The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi for guidance.

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She was believed to be an oracle, capable of foretelling the future.

Synonym:

prophet seer soothsayer diviner augur

a prophecy or revelation communicated by a god, especially through a priest or priestess

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The king sought an oracle from the gods before going to war.

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The priest delivered the oracle to the anxious crowd.

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prophecy revelation prediction divination augury

a person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide on something

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He's considered an oracle on matters of ancient history.

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The professor was the department's oracle for all statistical questions.

Synonym:

authority expert guru master sage

a software company that specializes in database technology and cloud computing

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Many large corporations rely on Oracle databases for their critical operations.

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Oracle offers a wide range of enterprise software solutions.

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