noun
Delphi
DEHL-fee
Delphi (noun) means an ancient Greek city famous as the home of a powerful oracle believed to speak with divine authority. Example: “Pilgrims once travelled to Delphi to consult the oracle.”
noun
1
An ancient Greek city famous as the home of a powerful oracle believed to speak with divine authority.
"Pilgrims once travelled to Delphi to consult the oracle."
2
A structured method of gathering expert opinions through repeated rounds of anonymous feedback to reach consensus.
"The panel used the Delphi method to forecast future demand."
How to use Delphi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the ancient Greek oracle site; also used for a forecasting technique named after it.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Delphoi, the name of the sacred site in central Greece.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Delphi” mean?
The word “Delphi” means an ancient Greek city famous as the home of a powerful oracle believed to speak with divine authority. In plain terms, best known as the ancient Greek oracle site; also used for a forecasting technique named after it.
How do you pronounce “Delphi”?
“Delphi” is pronounced DEHL-fee (/ˈdɛlfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Delphi” in a sentence?
Here is “Delphi” used in a sentence: “Pilgrims once travelled to Delphi to consult the oracle.”
What part of speech is “Delphi”?
“Delphi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Delphi” come from?
The word “Delphi” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Delphoi, the name of the sacred site in central Greece.
How many meanings does “Delphi” have?
“Delphi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient Greek city famous as the home of a powerful oracle believed to speak with divine authority.
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