Meaning & use

orator

noun·Advanced

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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