oracle in Latin
oracle in Latin is fatus, oraculum — 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 Latin
fatus
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
oraculum
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
fatus
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.
- Kings sent messengers to the oracle before deciding whether to go to war.
- Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up.
- My uncle is the family oracle on anything to do with cars.
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What is "oracle" in Latin?
"oracle" in Latin is fatus, oraculum. 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 use "oracle" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle." In Latin, "oracle" is fatus, oraculum.
Are there other ways to say "oracle" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "oracle": fatus, oraculum.
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