oracle in Greek
oracle in Greek is μαντείο, μάντης, χρησμός — oracle means in ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
oracle in Greek
μαντείο
Pronounced: madeio
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
μάντης
Pronounced: madis
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
χρησμός
Pronounced: chrismos
A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
What does "oracle" mean?
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noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
"The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle."
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noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.
"Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up."
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oracle in a sentence
- The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle.
- Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up.
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What is "oracle" in Greek?
"oracle" in Greek is μαντείο, μάντης, χρησμός. oracle means: In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
How do you pronounce μαντείο?
"oracle" in Greek is μαντείο, pronounced "madeio".
How do you use "oracle" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle." In Greek, "oracle" is μαντείο, μάντης, χρησμός.
Are there other ways to say "oracle" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "oracle": μαντείο, μάντης, χρησμός.
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