lectern

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flat-topped stand with a shelf or shelves for holding books or manuscripts, used as a reading desk.

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Synonyms

podium

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lectern
urn , turn , earn , tern

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Variants

List of all variants of lectern that leads to same result
lectern , lecterns

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Etymology

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The word 'lectern' comes from the Latin word 'lectus' meaning 'a reading desk' or 'seat'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the word 'lectern' in English was in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece, orators delivered their speeches from a raised platform called a 'rostrum', which was not equipped with a lectern.

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Related Concepts

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1. pulpit: A raised platform or stage used for public speaking, often associated with religious services. A lectern is typically placed on a pulpit.

2. podium: A raised platform or stage used for public speaking, often without a lectern or other specific furnishings.

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Culture

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In literature, the lectern is often used as a symbol of authority and knowledge. For instance, in Dante's Divine Comedy, the poet stands before a lectern to read the inscription on the gate of Hell. In art, the lectern is depicted in various religious paintings and sculptures, symbolizing the Word of God.

How to Memorize "lectern"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, flat-topped stand with a shelf or shelves for holding books. Visualize yourself standing behind the lectern, reading from the open pages.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lectern' with the image of a reading desk, a podium, or a stage for public speaking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'lectern' with the phrase 'Learning Elevates Content Essentially'.

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