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Definition of Oratorian in English:

Oratorian

noun

  • (in the Roman Catholic Church) a member of a society of priests without vows, such as the Oratory of St. Philip Neri.

    • ‘Oratorians will pray together twice a day’

Pronunciation

Oratorian

/ˌôrəˈtôrēən/ /ˌɔrəˈtɔriən/

adjective

  • Relating to or characteristic of a member of a society of priests without vows, such as the Oratory of St. Philip Neri.

    • ‘he wears his Oratorian collar and cassock’

Pronunciation

Oratorian

/ˌôrəˈtôrēən/ /ˌɔrəˈtɔriən/