ambo Meaning & Definition
What Does Ambo Mean?
As a noun, ambo means A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches. It can also mean A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.
Ambo at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæm.bəʊ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dais, rostrum and podium |
| Plural | ambos |
Ambo Definition (Noun)
- A raised platform in an early Christian church, as well as in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic churches.
- A stationary podium used for readings and homilies.
Noun
- An ambulance driver.
- An ambulance.
Noun
- An ambassador.
Synonyms of Ambo
Ambo synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ambo
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ambo in a Sentence
1918, ‘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. — Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, tr. Louise & Aylmer Maude (Oxford 1998, page 438)
Word Forms & Grammar
ambo (plural ambos or ambones)
ambo (plural ambos)
Origin of Ambo
Origin 1: Borrowed from Late Latin ambō, from Ancient Greek ἄμβων (ámbōn).
Origin 2: Clipping of ambulance + -o.
Origin 3: Clipping of ambassador + -o.
Ambo Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of ambo is //ˈæm.bəʊ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Ambo
What part of speech is ambo?
Ambo is a noun.
What is another word for ambo?
You can replace ambo with words such as dais, rostrum and podium. See the full list of ambo synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ambo?
The plural of ambo is ambos.