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Table Topics A-Z | Lectern or Podium?

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Lectern (lec·tern) or Podium (po·di·um), which is it?

A podium is a raised platform which you stand on. You stand behind a lectern. Even if the lectern is on a stage, it is still a lectern. 9 times out of 10, lectern will be the correct name.

lectern lectern
Manual Height Adjustable Lectern
Table Top Lectern


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