oracle

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa, lugar ou meio pelo qual se busca ou se transmite orientação divina ou profecia, frequentemente ligado a práticas religiosas antigas.

A noun referring to a person, place, or medium through which divine guidance or prophecy is sought or delivered, often associated with ancient religious practices.

1. Prophet or seerB2formal

   A person or medium through whom a deity is believed to speak, often giving prophecies or advice.

   Oráculo

   • The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi for guidance.
   • The oracle predicted a great victory for the kingdom.
   • People traveled far to hear the oracle's words.

   Sinônimosaugurdivinerfortune tellerprophetseersibylsoothsayervaticinator

2. Source of wisdomB2formal

   A person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide on something.

   Fonte de sabedoria

   • My grandmother is the oracle of family history.
   • He is considered an oracle on the subject of ancient coins.
   • The book became an oracle for aspiring writers.

   Sinônimosauthorityexpertgurumentorpunditsage

3. Computer softwareB2formalIT

   A brand of database management system and enterprise software.

   Oracle (software)

   • The company uses Oracle for its database management.
   • Oracle released a new version of its cloud software.
   • The IT team is training on Oracle's latest tools.