noun
ambo
AM-boh
Ambo (noun) means a raised platform or podium in a church used for readings, sermons, or homilies. Example: “The deacon read the gospel from the ambo at the front of the church.”
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A raised platform or podium in a church used for readings, sermons, or homilies.
"The deacon read the gospel from the ambo at the front of the church."
How to use ambo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA raised stand in a church from which scripture is read or preached.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ambos, ambones
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Etymology
From Late Latin ambo, from Ancient Greek ambon.
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What does “ambo” mean?
The word “ambo” means a raised platform or podium in a church used for readings, sermons, or homilies. In plain terms, a raised stand in a church from which scripture is read or preached.
How do you pronounce “ambo”?
“Ambo” is pronounced AM-boh (/ˈæm.bəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ambo” in a sentence?
Here is “ambo” used in a sentence: “The deacon read the gospel from the ambo at the front of the church.”
What part of speech is “ambo”?
“Ambo” is a noun.
Where does the word “ambo” come from?
The word “ambo” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin ambo, from Ancient Greek ambon.
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