oracle oracle /ˈɔrəkəl/

noun

1. A shrine where an oracular god is consulted  ( oracle )
   a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
   
2. A prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible  ( oracle )
   a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
   
3. An authoritative person who divines the future  ( oracle , prophesier , seer , prophet , vaticinator )
   an authoritative person who divines the future
     The prophet delivered messages of divine guidance and foresaw future events.
   The prophet delivered messages of divine guidance and foresaw future events.