1. People who predict future events or interpret signs and omens, especially in ancient Rome.
Usage: Plural of augurer; Often used in historical or literary contexts
2. People who foretell or predict what will happen based on observation or intuition.
Usage: Modern usage, less formal than the historical sense

Examples

• The ancient Roman augurers studied bird flight to predict the outcomes of battles.
• Medieval augurers claimed they could read the future in the stars.
• The augurers warned the king of impending danger.
• Some augurers of economic trends predicted the market crash years in advance.
• The augurers consulted the entrails of sacrificed animals for omens.