ORATORY


Meaning of ORATORY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɒrətəri, AM ɔ:rətɔ:ri ]

( oratories)

1.

Oratory is the art of making formal speeches which strongly affect people’s feelings and beliefs. ( FORMAL )

He displayed determination as well as powerful oratory.

= rhetoric

N-UNCOUNT

2.

An oratory is a room or building where Christians go to pray.

The wedding will be at the Brompton Oratory next month.

N-COUNT : oft in names

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