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ambo

Pronunciation: /ˈæm.bəʊ/

The English word “ambo” has 5 meanings listed here.

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.
  3. An ambulance driver.
  4. An ambulance.
  5. An ambassador.

Etymology

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

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