pulpit
/ˈpʊlpɪt/
noun
- A raised platform in a church or other place of worship from which a preacher delivers a sermon.
- From the pulpit, the minister could see the entire congregation.
- The pastor stepped up to the pulpit and began his Sunday sermon.
- The wooden pulpit was carved with scenes from the Bible.
- The clergy or the profession of preaching, often used in phrases like 'the pulpit' to refer to religious authority or influence.
- The pulpit has often been a voice for social justice throughout history.
- Many people look to the pulpit for moral guidance in difficult times.
- The politician sought support from the pulpit during the election campaign.
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