pulpits

Noun

pulpit (plural pulpits)

1. (countable) A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
   • Always, whether in the pulpit or on the platform, as in private conversation, there is an absolute simplicity about the man and his words; a simplicity, an earnestness, a complete honesty.1915, Russell H. Conwell, Robert Shackleton, chapter IV, in Acres of Diamonds, His Life and Achievements
2. (metonymically, uncountable) Activity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching.
3. (metonymically, uncountable) The preaching profession, office, or role in general; the pastorate, the priesthood, the ministry.
4. (metonymically, uncountable) Preachers collectively; clergy; the priesthood.
5. (countable, metonymically) An individual or particular preaching position or role; a pastorate.
   • He seems like too timid a man to fill the pulpit at such a large church.
6. (broadly) Bully pulpit.

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