oracle

Definition

  • noun: a person (such as a priestess) through whom a god was believed to speak
  • noun: a person (as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak
  • synonyms: angel, prophet, answer

Examples

  • I met her long before she had become the 'oracle' of pop culture.

  • consulting an 'oracle'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) There is something about him, isn't there? You're a believer now? I keep wondering ... ... if Morpheus is so sure, why not take him to see the Oracle? Morpheus will take him when he's ready. The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, (..)
    1999 The Matrix
  • (..) ... taught us the truth. As long as the Matrix exists ... ... the human race will never be free. After he died ... ... the Oracle prophesied his return ... ... and that his coming would hail the destruction of the Matrix ... ... end the war ... ... bring freedom to our people. (..)
    1999 The Matrix