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Meaning of 'oracle'
Meaning of 'oracle' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Oracle 
[ n.]
- The answer of a god, or some person reputed to be a god, to
an inquiry respecting some affair or future event, as the success of an
enterprise or battle. [ n.]- Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.
- The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.
- The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
- One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
- Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.
- A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
2. Oracle [ v. i.]
- To utter oracles. [ v. i.]See 'oracle' also in:
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