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ambo

noun
/ˈæm.bəʊ/UK

Etymology

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

  1. derived from ἄμβων
  2. borrowed from ambō

Definitions

  1. A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox,…

    A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches.

    • ‘It will get better somehow,’ he thought, and went to the ambo. On going up the steps and turning to the right he saw the priest.
    • the Emperor arrived and instead of moving directly to his seat climbed to the top level of the ambo, the great three-decker pulpit of polychrome marble.

  2. A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.

  3. An ambulance driver.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. An ambulance.

      • Rawls: I don't want the fuckin' reporters seeing any ambos. Shit.

    2. An ambassador.

      • The Ambo needed a sizable embassy support staff to hold his hand at every step of the way, […]

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