meaning of oracle
1. 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.
2. Hence: The deity who was supposed to give the answer; also, the place where it was given.
3. The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets; also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural.
4. The sanctuary, or Most Holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.
5. One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.
6. Any person reputed uncommonly wise; one whose decisions are regarded as of great authority; as, a literary oracle.
7. A wise sentence or decision of great authority.
8. To utter oracles.
9. a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
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