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Pronunciation / Transliteration: oɾaˈθjon
"La oración del presidente fue muy emotiva."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
"The president delivered an inspiring oration at the graduation ceremony." - 2
A discourse delivered in a formal and often rhetorical style.
"The oration on the importance of education captivated the audience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin oratio, meaning 'speaking' or 'speech,' stemming from orare 'to speak, pray.' It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, evolving from a general term for prayer or discourse into a formal, eloquent public speech.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oration" is said worldwide
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oration
Transliteration: ɔʁa.sjɔ̃
"L'orateur a prononcé une oration émouvante."
Rede
Transliteration: ˈʁeːdə
"Die Rede des Präsidenten war sehr inspirierend."
orazione
Transliteration: oraˈtsjone
"L'orazione del presidente ha commosso il pubblico."
oración
Transliteration: oɾaˈθjon
"La oración del presidente fue muy emotiva."
oração
Transliteration: oɾaˈsɐ̃w
"A oração do presidente foi inspiradora."
उपदेश
Transliteration: upadesh
"राष्ट्रपति ने एक प्रेरणादायक उपदेश दिया।"
演讲
Transliteration: yǎnjiǎng
"总统的演讲非常鼓舞人心。"
연설
Transliteration: yeonseol
"대통령의 연설은 매우 감동적이었다."
演説
Transliteration: enzetsu
"大統領の演説は非常に感動的でした。"
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