oracle


Definition: Meaning of, oracle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɒrək(ə)l /

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oracle oracles
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  1. someone who the ancient Greeks believed could communicate with the gods, who gave advice to people or told them what would happen
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  2. a message given by an oracle
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  3. a person or book that gives advice and information - used humorously
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oracle used in phrases

  • Delphic oracle (noun)
    1. Greek mythology the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
  • Delphic oracle, the
    1. a TEMPLE (= a holy building) in the town of Delphi in Greece where, in ancient times, a priestess gave answers from the god APOLLO to questions people asked him. His answers were often mysterious and difficult to understand, and were often in the form of a RIDDLE (= a deliberately confusing question that has a clever answer) .
  • Oracle of Apollo (noun)
    1. Greek mythology the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
  • oracle of Delphi (noun)
    1. Greek mythology the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
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