oracle

Definition of oracle

Nouns

an authoritative person who divines the future
Synonyms:
prophesier, prophet, seer, vaticinator
Examples:
Cassandra
(Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed
Types:
augur, auspex
(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
prophetess
a woman prophet
sibyl
(ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet
Type of:
diviner
someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
Type of:
divination, prophecy
a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
Examples:
Oracle of Apollo
(Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
Type of:
shrine
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

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