oracle
nounUK /ˈɒrəkl/
US /ˈɔːrəkl/
A person or place that people believe can tell them what will happen in the future.
In the old story, the king went to the oracle to ask about his future.
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2. A very wise person whose advice many people trust.
She was the oracle of the family, and everyone asked her for advice.
3. A place, such as a temple, where a god was believed to give answers to questions.
People traveled for days to visit the oracle at the temple.
4. A computer system or service that provides expert information or answers.
The company's database acts as an oracle for all its sales data.