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They are both the same i.e A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it (Dictionary definintion). However there can be a sererate place on the podium, usually a stand where the speaker can rest their papers on which is often refered to as a pulpit. English can be a strange language at times.
On the podium
Pulpit
The pulpit is another name for a podium that a pastor usually preaches from while standing behind it. A worship leader or a person making announcements will often us a pulpit.
Own the Podium was created in 2004.
The preacher delivers a sermon from the pulpit.
Podium Arena is an indoor arena in Poland and is is under construction.
yes the leaves on the jack in pulpit is edible
To own the podium means that you came first in that perticular event.
You have to purchase it, there is no free download. Podium Sans is the font of the iPod.
The guest speaker walked up to the podium and introduced himself to the audience.
"The other day I got Called up to the pulpit to give a prayer."
There are 3 syllables in the word podium, divided as follows:po\di\um