# orator

/ˈɔɹətɝ/ (US) · /ˈɒɹətɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/orator
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who is very good at speaking in public and making people listen to them.

For teachers: a person who delivers formal speeches, especially one who is skilled in public speaking.

## Examples

- The famous orator spoke to a large crowd in the park.
- The university invited a renowned orator to deliver the graduation speech to the incoming class.
- While the politician was a skilled orator, his actual policy proposals lacked the substance required to address the nation's most pressing economic challenges.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.