noun
- Plural of oratrix; women who speak eloquently or formally in public; female orators.
Usage: rare; formal; Latin-derived plural form
Examples
- The oratrices of the ancient world left few written records of their speeches.
- Medieval convents produced some of the most learned oratrices of their time.
- The conference featured several accomplished oratrices from different countries.
- Historical accounts mention oratrices who influenced political decisions through their rhetoric.