prophet; predictor; prognosticator
Refers to a person who foretells future events, whether through divine inspiration or analysis. 預言者 is more common for religious prophets, while 予言者 can be used for secular predictors.
The prophets of the Old Testament conveyed the word of God.
He is known as a predictor who accurately foretells the future.
Standard kanji spelling, especially for religious prophets.
Alternate spelling; 予言 emphasizes prediction, while 預言 carries a nuance of divine revelation.
Compound of 預言 (prophecy) + 者 (person). 預言 is from 預 (beforehand) and 言 (word), indicating a message received in advance.