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Oratory [ˈɒrətərɪ -trɪ] n RC Church 1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Also called Congregation of the Oratory the religious society of secular priests (Oratorians) living in a community founded by St Philip Neri 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) any church belonging to this society the Brompton Oratory oratory1 n 1. the art of public speaking 2. rhetorical skill or style [from Latin (ars) ōrātōria (the art of) public speaking] oratorical adj oratorically adv oratory2 n pl -ries
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a small room or secluded place, set apart for private prayer [from Anglo-Norman, from Church Latin ōrātōrium place of prayer, from ōrāre to plead, pray] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
oratory noun rhetoric, eloquence, public speaking, speech-making, expressiveness, fluency, a way with words, declamation, speechifying, grandiloquence, spieling (informal) Neither candidate is noted for oratory or political skill. Translations oratory [ˈɒrətəri] n (= art) → talent m oratoire He displayed determination as well as powerful oratory → Il faisait preuve de détermination ainsi que d'un remarquable talent oratoire. (= speech) → oraison f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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