To predict future events or declare what will happen, often claiming spiritual or divine knowledge.
From Greek 'prophetes' meaning 'one who speaks for a god,' combining 'pro-' meaning 'before' with 'phanai' meaning 'to speak.' Originally referred to those who spoke on behalf of gods.
Ancient prophets weren't necessarily mystical—many were political advisors who studied trends and patterns to predict what would happen next, much like modern analysts do with data.
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