Lectern: meaning, definitions and examples
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lectern
[ หlษk.tษn ]
furniture, speaking
A lectern is a piece of furniture that is designed to hold books, notes, or documents while a person is speaking or reading. Often found in classrooms, churches, or lecture halls, it allows the speaker to be more organized and can elevate their presence to the audience.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The professor stood behind the lectern to deliver her lecture.
- He placed his notes on the lectern before addressing the congregation.
- The lectern was beautifully carved and added elegance to the room.
- She adjusted the microphone on the lectern before starting her speech.
Translations
Translations of the word "lectern" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pรบlpito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคเคจเคพเคฒเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Pult
๐ฎ๐ฉ pulpit
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ mรณwnica
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผๅฃ
๐ซ๐ท estrade
๐ช๐ธ estrado
๐น๐ท kรผrsรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุจุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pult
๐ธ๐ฐ pult
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎฒๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ govorni oder
๐ฎ๐ธ rรฆรฐurpallur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tribuna
๐ฒ๐ฝ estrado
Etymology
The word 'lectern' comes from the Latin 'lecternus', meaning 'to read'. This term is derived from 'legere', which translates to 'read'. The usage of lecterns dates back to the early Christian church, where they were used to hold sacred texts for reading during services. Over time, the design of lecterns became more specialized, with different variations appearing for various contexts such as academic settings, corporate meetings, and public speaking engagements. The evolution of the lectern reflects changes in communication practices, with its form adapting to meet the needs of speakers and audiences alike.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,681, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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