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прорица́ние — meaning in English

proritsaniye

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English meaning

  • divination noun The practice of trying to foretell the future or uncover hidden knowledge, typically through supernatural or ritual means.
  • oracle noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.

Senses

прорица́ние is used for these senses in English:

  • divination (uncountable) The act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events.
  • oracle A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.

oracle — full definition

  1. noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
  2. noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.

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