What is another word for orator?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒɹətə] (IPA) 
An orator can mean a public speaker or someone who delivers a speech or lecture to an audience. Synonyms for the word orator include speaker, lecturer, presenter, declaimer, rhetorician, minister, preacher, evangelist, and advocate. Each of these words emphasizes a different aspect of public speaking. "Speaker" and "presenter" are neutral terms that simply describe someone who gives a speech. "Lecturer" emphasizes the educational aspect of public speaking. "Rhetorician" and "declaimer" imply a formal, literary or theatrical style, whereas "minister," "preacher," and "evangelist" refer to religious speakers who address a congregation or religious community. Finally, "advocate" emphasizes persuasion or presenting a particular viewpoint.
