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Oratory vs Sanctuary - What's the difference?

oratory | sanctuary |

As nouns the difference between oratory and sanctuary

is that oratory is (uncountable) the art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner or oratory can be (countable) a private chapel while sanctuary is a place of safety, refuge or protection.

oratory

English

(wikipedia oratory)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

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  • (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.

    • sanctuary

    English

    (wikipedia sanctuary)

    Noun

    (sanctuaries)
  • A place of safety, refuge or protection.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
    • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=Foreword citation , passage=‘I understand that the district was considered a sort of sanctuary ,’ the Chief was saying. ‘An Alsatia like the ancient one behind the Strand, or the Saffron Hill before the First World War. […]’}}
    My car is a sanctuary , where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off.
  • An area set aside for protection.
    • The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed.
  • A state of being protected, asylum.
    • The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government.
  • The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

    • Synonyms

    * haven * presbytery * refuge * zoar * shelter

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