Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oracle
noun
/ˈɔr.ə.kəl/
Definition
A person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide in a specific field.
Examples
- The oracle spoke cryptically about the future, leaving many puzzled.
- In many cultures, people would visit the oracle for answers to their most pressing questions.
Meaning
In ancient times, an oracle was a priest or priestess who provided prophetic messages or guidance from the gods.
Synonyms
- prophet
- seer
- diviner
- adviser
