oracle
[noun]
Synonyms:
- prophecy, divination, prediction, prognostication, revelation
- pundit, adviser, authority, guru, mastermind, mentor, wizard

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or‧a‧cle /ˈɒrəkəl $ ˈɔː-, ˈɑː-/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: Latin oraculum, from orare; ⇒ oration]

1. someone who the ancient Greeks believed could communicate with the gods, who gave advice to people or told them what would happen

2. a message given by an oracle

3. a person or book that gives advice and information – used humorously

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