pulpit

[ˈpʊlpɪt]

nounmasculinepl: pulpits

púlpito

1. A raised platform or lectern in a church from which a clergyman delivers a sermon

The pastor stood at the pulpit and addressed the congregation.

O pastor estava no púlpito e se dirigiu à congregação.

2. A position of authority or influence from which someone speaks or teaches

She used her pulpit as a professor to advocate for social change.

Ela usou seu púlpito como professora para defender mudanças sociais.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

púlpito

standard usage in churches and formal speaking contexts

Portugal

púlpito

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

preach from the pulpit - pregar do púlpito

ascend the pulpit - subir ao púlpito

from the pulpit - do púlpito

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