orators

noun

plural of orator
as in lecturers
a person who makes usually formal public speeches though a brilliant wordsmith, Thomas Jefferson was by his own admission an unskilled orator

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Recent Examples of orators Alfaro is among international football’s best orators. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 10 June 2026 In the 19th century, the voices of Black leadership were the abolitionists and educators, orators, and clergy. — Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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  1. lecturers
  2. speakers
Noun
  • But lecturers increasingly used images to bring new groups of people into science.
    — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2026
  • Big Brain Lectures and Common Knowledge both bring interesting lecturers to venues around Sacramento.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of lecturers
Noun
  • Wood floor lamps, black-and-white bathroom tile, and vintage touches such as Victrola Bluetooth speakers and Magic Chef mini fridges complete the atmosphere while offering all of today’s conveniences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • Sinatra was playing over the speakers at Yankee Stadium, but the night wasn’t over, not quite.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026
Definition of speakers

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