1. a person who advocates for or practices oralism, especially in deaf education
Usage: education; deaf studies
2. a person skilled in oral communication or public speaking
Usage: formal

Examples

• The oralist believed that deaf children should learn to speak rather than use sign language.
• Many oralists in the 19th century opposed the use of manual communication in schools.
• As a skilled oralist, she could captivate any audience with her speeches.
• The debate between oralists and manualists shaped deaf education policy for decades.
• The conference featured several prominent oralists discussing communication methods.
• He was known as an effective oralist who could argue any case persuasively.