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OR-uh-t-uh/ˈɒrətə/

An orator is a person who is skilled at making public speeches: an orator in the lobby, a board orator. Speaker (already in the dictionary) is everyday; rhetoric is not invigilation.

Meaning

A person who is skilled at making public speeches (from speaker, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “An orator in the lobby is not a named invigilator.”
• “Speaker is already in this course. Rhetorician is the close twin. A speech is ceremony. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the speech if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

A skilled public speaker. Everyday: speaker (already in the dictionary). A speech ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

speaker, rhetorician, public speaker

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