plural oratories
Definition of oratory
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a place of prayer
especially
: a private or institutional chapel
The mansion contained an oratory for the family's private devotion.
2
capitalized
: an Oratorian congregation, house, or church
oratory
noun (2)Definition of oratory (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the art of speaking in public eloquently or effectively
2a
: public speaking that employs oratory
b
: public speaking that is characterized by the use of stock phrases and that appeals chiefly to the emotions
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The first known use of oratory was in the 14th century
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