A few days ago
Why does the media and others insist on calling a ‘lectern’ a ‘podium’?
Lectern: A stand that serves as a support for the notes or books of a speaker.
Podium: An elevated platform, as for an orchestra conductor or public speaker.
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A few days ago
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Especially since one could expect a speaker to stand ON a podium and BEHIND a lecturn, and perhaps both at the same time!
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A few days ago
Geographical location of the medium in question, probably. The definitions are essentially the same, except podium does not specify what goes on the elevated platform.
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6 years ago
Because hey don’t know the difference, and they get away with it.
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