Oracle vs. Auspex

Oracle vs. Auspex — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Oracle and Auspex

Oraclenoun

A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.

Auspexnoun

(ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy

Oraclenoun

A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.

Oraclenoun

A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.

Oraclenoun

A person considered to be a source of wisdom.

a literary oracle

Oraclenoun

A wise sentence or decision of great authority.

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Oraclenoun

One who communicates a divine command; an angel; a prophet.

Oraclenoun

(computing theory) A theoretical entity capable of answering some collection of questions.

Oraclenoun

(Jewish antiquity) The sanctuary, or most holy place in the temple; also, the temple itself.

Oracleverb

(obsolete) To utter oracles or prophecies.

Oraclenoun

an authoritative person who divines the future

Oraclenoun

a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible

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Oraclenoun

a shrine where an oracular god is consulted