Meaning & use
orator
A skilled public speaker, especially one known for delivering powerful or persuasive speeches.
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The famous orator held the crowd's attention for nearly an hour without notes.
Ancient Greece produced many celebrated orators who shaped public debate through rhetoric.
A note on using this word
Orator implies notable skill and eloquence in public speaking, more than the neutral term 'speaker.'
Words with a similar meaning
speakerrhetorician
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