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Oratory vs Orator - What's the difference?

oratory | orator | Derived terms |

Orator is a derived term of oratory.



As nouns the difference between oratory and orator

is that oratory is the art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner while orator is someone who orates or delivers an oration.

oratory

English

(wikipedia oratory)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(-)
  • (uncountable) The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.
  • (uncountable) Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
    • Synonyms
    * (art of public speaking) public speaking

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) oratorie, (etyl) oratoire, and their source, (etyl) .

    Noun

    (oratories)
  • (countable) A private chapel.
  • * Jeremy Taylor
    • Do not omit thy prayers for want of a good oratory , or place to pray in.
  • (countable) A large Roman Catholic church.

    • orator

    English

    Alternative forms

    * oratour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who orates or delivers an oration.
  • A skilled and eloquent public speaker.

    • Derived terms

    * oratory * stump orator

    External links

    * (wikipedia "orator") English agent nouns ----