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rostrum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rostrum

a level usually raised surface

  • stood on a rostrum to address the huge crowd
Synonyms of rostrum

dais, platform, podium, stage, stand, tribune
Words Related to rostrum

altar, bimah (also bima), footpace, pulpit

riser, scaffold

balcony, gallery

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