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- [awr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, or-]
- /ˈɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒr-/
- /ˈɒr.ə.tər.i/
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- [awr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, or-]
- /ˈɔr əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɒr-/
Definitions of oratory word
- noun oratory skill or eloquence in public speaking: The evangelist moved thousands to repentance with his oratory. 1
- noun oratory the art of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner. 1
- noun plural oratory a place of prayer, as a small chapel or a room for private devotions. 1
- noun plural oratory (initial capital letter) Roman Catholic Church. any of the religious societies of secular priests who live in religious communities but do not take vows. 1
- noun oratory A small chapel, especially for private worship. 1
- noun oratory public speaking 1
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Origin of oratory
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin ōrātōria, noun use of feminine of ōrātōrius of an orator. See orator, -tory1
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Parts of speech for Oratory
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exclamation
oratory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oratory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oratory
noun oratory
- debating — the activity of taking part in debates
- discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
- rhetoric — (in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
- eloquence — Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
- declamation — a rhetorical or emotional speech, made esp in order to protest or condemn; tirade
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