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Podium

Podium Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Podium? [n] a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it Synonyms \| Synonyms for Podium: ambo \| dais \| pulpit \| rostrum \| soapbox \| stump Related Terms \| Find terms related to Podium: balcony \| catafalque \| dais \| emplacement \| estrade \| floor \| gallery \| heliport \| hustings \| landing \| landing pad \| landing stage \| launching pad \| platform \| pulpit \| rostrum \| soapbox \| stage \| step terrace \| stump \| terrace \| tribunal \| tribune See Also \| platform Podium In Webster's Dictionary \Po"di*um\, n.; pl. {Podia}. [L., fr. Gr. ?, dim. of ?, ?, foot. See {Pew}.] 1. (Arch.) A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed by arch[ae]ologists in two senses: (a) The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began. (b) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. See Illust. of {Column}. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The foot.

Podium Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Podium?

[n] a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

See Also | platform

Podium In Webster's Dictionary

\Po"di*um\, n.; pl. {Podia}. [L., fr. Gr. ?, dim. of ?,
?, foot. See {Pew}.]
1. (Arch.) A low wall, serving as a foundation, a
   substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed
   by arch[ae]ologists in two senses:
   (a) The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an
       amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began.
   (b) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes
       a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. See
       Illust. of {Column}.

2. (Zo["o]l.) The foot.

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