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kâhin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • augur noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
  • 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.
  • prodigy noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
  • soothsayer noun A person believed to be able to predict the future, especially through intuition or supposed magical insight.

Senses

kâhin is used for these senses in English:

  • augur A diviner who foretells events by the behaviour of birds or other animals, or by signs derived from celestial phenomena, or unusual occurrences.
  • foreteller Someone who foretells.
  • oracle A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
  • prodigy (archaic) An extraordinary thing seen as an omen; a portent. [from 15th c.]
  • soothsayer One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.

augur — full definition

  1. noun A person in ancient Rome who interpreted omens and signs, especially from the behaviour of birds, to predict the future.
  2. verb To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foreshadow.

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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