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orations

orations is the plural of oration.

Meaning of oration

Noun

oration (plural orations)

  1. A formal, often ceremonial speech.
    • a funeral oration; an impassioned oration; to make / deliver / pronounce an oration
  2. (humorous) A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.
    • My Landlord was likewiſe beginning his Oration to Jones, but was preſently interrupted by that generous Youth, who ſhook him heartily by the Hand; and aſſured him of entire Forgiveneſs […]1749, Henry Fielding, “In which the Arrival of a Man of War puts a final End to Hostilities, and causes the Conclusion of a firm and lasting Peace between all Parties”, in The History of Tom Jones, a...
    Synonyms:
    lecture, spiel
  3. A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.

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Questions about orations

What is orations the plural of?
Orations is the plural of oration.

Words near orations in the dictionary

  1. orational
  2. orationed
  3. orationes obliquae
  4. orationes rectae
  5. orationing
  6. orations
  7. oratiuncle
  8. oratiuncles
  9. orator
  10. oratoress
  11. oratoresses

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