单词 | oratory |
释义 | Word Frequency oratory 1(ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) noun 1. the art of public speaking 2. rhetorical skill or style Derived forms oratorical (ˌoraˈtorical) adjective oratorically (ˌoraˈtorically) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin (ars) ōrātōria (the art of) public speakingWord Frequency oratory 2(ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ries a small room or secluded place, set apart for private prayer Word origin C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Church Latin ōrātōrium place of prayer, from ōrāre to plead, prayWord Frequency Oratory(ˈɒrətərɪ, -trɪ) noun Roman Catholic Church 1. Also called: Congregation of the Oratory the religious society of secular priests (Oratorians) living in a community founded by St Philip Neri 2. any church belonging to this society the Brompton Oratory |
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