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Oratory vs Oratorian - What's the difference?

oratory | oratorian |

As nouns the difference between oratory and oratorian

is that oratory is the art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner while oratorian is a member of a Roman Catholic oratory.

As an adjective oratorian is

oratorical.

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.

    • oratorian

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of a Roman Catholic oratory

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • oratorical