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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOrator
/ˈɔːr.ə.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who delivers a speech or speaks in public, especially in a formal or eloquent manner.
"The orator captivated the audience with his powerful speech." - 2
A skilled public speaker, often one who is persuasive and eloquent.
"She was recognized as an orator of great skill at the conference."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'orator' originates from the Latin 'orator', meaning 'speaker' or 'one who speaks'. It evolved through Middle English, retaining its meaning related to public speaking and rhetoric.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Orator" is said worldwide
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Orateur
Transliteration: ɔʁa.tœʁ
"L'orateur a captivé son auditoire."
Redner
Transliteration: ˈʁeːdnɐ
"Der Redner fesselte das Publikum mit seiner Rede."
Oratore
Transliteration: o.ra.tore
"L'oratore ha affascinato il pubblico con il suo discorso."
Orador
Transliteration: oˈɾaðoɾ
"El orador cautivó a la audiencia con su discurso."
Orador
Transliteration: oɾaˈdoɾ
"O orador impressionou a plateia com sua eloquência."
वक्ता
Transliteration: vakta
"वक्ता ने अपने भाषण से सभी को प्रभावित किया।"
演讲者
Transliteration: yǎnjiǎng zhě
"演讲者用他的演讲吸引了观众。"
연설가
Transliteration: yeonseolga
"연설가는 청중을 매료시켰습니다."
演説者
Transliteration: enzetsusha
"演説者は聴衆を魅了しました。"
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