Auspice

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: ôsʹpÄ­s, IPA: /ˈɔːspɪs/
• US enPR: ôsʹpÄ­s, IPA: /ˈɔspɪs/
• cot-caught enPR: äsʹpÄ­s, IPA: /ˈɑspɪs/

Origin

From Middle French auspice, from Latin auspicium, in turn from auspex

Full definition of auspice

Noun

1. (chiefly in the plural) Patronage or protection.This building was built under the auspices of the Friends of the Poor.
2. An omen or a sign.The circle of vultures was not a good auspice.
3. (obsolete) Divination from the actions of birds.

Hypernyms

• (patronage or protection) support
• (divination from the actions of birds) augury, fortunetelling, divination

Related terms

• auspiced
• auspicing
• auspicious