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pulpit
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pulpit
(noun)
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pulpit
/
ˈ
pʊlˌpɪt/
noun
plural
pulpits
pulpit
/
ˈ
pʊlˌpɪt/
noun
plural
pulpits
Learner's definition of PULPIT
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count
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:
a raised platform where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service
—
usually singular
The pastor ascended the
pulpit
.
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often used figuratively
The war crimes were denounced
from the pulpit
. [=by priests and church leaders]
People have different opinions about women
in the pulpit
. [=as priests or church leaders; in the priesthood]
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