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oratory2

Syllabification: (or·a·to·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈôrəˌtôrē/
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Definition of oratory

noun

  • the art or practice of formal speaking in public.
  • exaggerated, eloquent, or highly colored language:learned discussions degenerated into pompous oratory

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin oratoria, feminine (used as a noun) of oratorius 'relating to an orator'

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