释义 |
or·a·to·ri·an I. \-rēən\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Oratory of St. Philip Neri + English -an : a member of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri established in Rome in 1564 as a religious society of diocesan priests that live a community life but do not make special vows II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized : of or relating to the Oratorians |