Ambo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæm.bəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ambo is a noun meaning A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches.
Meaning
A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches.
More Meanings
- (Roman Catholicism) A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.
- (informal) An ambulance driver.
- (informal) An ambulance.
- (slang) An ambassador.
Example Sentences
Rawls: I don't want the fuckin' reporters seeing any ambos. Shit.
The Ambo needed a sizable embassy support staff to hold his hand at every step of the way, […]
‘It will get better somehow,’ he thought, and went to the ambo. On going up the steps and turning to the right he saw the priest.
the Emperor arrived and instead of moving directly to his seat climbed to the top level of the ambo, the great three-decker pulpit of polychrome marble.
Word Forms
- ambos
- ambones
Synonyms for ambo
Depending on context, synonyms include dais, rostrum, podium, pulpit, stump, soapbox.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pulpit, dais, podium, rostrum, soapbox, stump.
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