podium
|po/di/um|
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🇺🇸
/ˈpoʊ.di.əm/
🇬🇧
/ˈpəʊ.di.əm/
raised platform
Etymology
Etymology Information
'podium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'podium', where 'pod-' meant 'foot'.
Historical Evolution
'podium' changed from the Latin word 'podium' and eventually became the modern English word 'podium'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a foot or base', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a platform for speakers or performers'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra.
The speaker stood on the podium to address the crowd.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45