or·a·to·ry
| \ ˈȯr-ə-ˌtȯr-ē
, ˈär- \
, ˈär- \
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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“Oratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oratory. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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or·a·to·ry
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Kids Definition of oratory
1
: the art of making speeches
2
: the style of language used in important speeches
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The first known use of oratory was in the 14th century
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