Etymology

oratorio

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Today it means: A musical composition, often based on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting. Full definition →

Italian oratorio ← Latin ōrātōrius
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  1. Latin · derived fromōrātōrius
  2. Italian · borrowed fromoratorio“oratorical”
  3. English todayoratorio

Borrowed from Italian oratorio (“oratorical”), from Latin ōrātōrius. Doublet of oratory.

Words from the same roots

Latinōrātōrius all →

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