oracle oracle /ˈɒr.ə.kl̩/ aep /ˈɔːr-/ noun [C]
1 F0 (especially in ancient Greece) a female priest who gave people wise but often mysterious advice from a god, or the advice given Thesaurus+: ↑Greek and Roman mythThesaurus+: ↑People who perform magic or have paranormal abilities2 F0 someone who knows a lot about a subject and can give good advice: » Professor Ross is regarded as the oracle on eating disorders.Thesaurus+: ↑Giving advice |