oratorian adjective & noun.
[ɒrǝ'tɔ:rɪǝn] E17.[from Latin oratorius of or pertaining to an orator, oratorium place of prayer, ORATORY noun1 + -AN.]A. adjective.
1. Of or pertaining to an orator; oratorial.
E17-M18.2. Of or pertaining to an Oratory.
M19.b. noun. A father or priest of an oratory;
spec. (
Oratorian) a member of an Oratory, esp. that at Rome.
E17. ■ Oratorianism noun the system, principles, or practice of the Oratorians
M19. ■ Oratorianize verb intrans. follow the methods of the Oratorians
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