About The Word Podium
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Podium
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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.
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