English Explanatory Dictionary

ambo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches.
  2. A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.
noun
  1. An ambulance driver.
  2. An ambulance.
noun
  1. An ambassador.

Pronunciation

/ˈæm.bəʊ/

Word forms

ambo ambos ambones

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin ambō, from Ancient Greek ἄμβων (ámbōn).

Related words

ambon lectern podium pulpit

Translations

Bulgarian: шофьор на линейка Finnish: sirrakuski French: ambulancier
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