Synonyms for the pulpit

Grammar : Noun

Spell : poo l-pit, puhl-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpʊl pɪt, ˈpʌl-

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Définition of the pulpit

Origin :

• early 14c., from Late Latin pulpitum "raised structure on which preachers stand," in classical Latin "scaffold; stage, platform for actors," of unknown origin. Also borrowed in Middle High German as pulpit (German Pult "desk"). Sense of "Christian preachers and ministers generally" is from 1560s. Pulpiteer, old contemptuous term for "professional preacher," is recorded from 1640s.