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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
a podium is a piece of wood!
Pulpit
Rostrum,podium or dais.
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.
A preacher stand is formally called a podium.
A pulpit is a raised platform in a church where a preacher stands to deliver a sermon, while a podium is a raised platform for a speaker or performer to stand on and address an audience. Pulpits are typically found in religious settings, while podiums are more commonly used in secular environments like conferences, lectures, and events.
The pulpit is the (usually) elevated podium/platform from which the pastor/clergy gives his/her sermon and conducts the services. In symbolic terms it can also refer to the basic belief system from which a person approaches an issue or conversation.
More information is needed as to what it would be used for, as in weight it will support,size,height, (design: choir or single person) Are you looking for something that looks like a Pulpit, a music stand or a multi-tier Choir podium.
Catholic AnswerIt is called an ambo, (aka a pulpit) usually an elevated podium, traditionally with stairs leading into it.
Pulpit is a speakers' stand in the front of a church. Typically, the one on the left (as viewed by the congregation) is called the pulpit. Since the Gospel lesson is often read from the pulpit, the pulpit side of the church is sometimes called the gospel side.
A speakers platform will be called different names depending on the scenario. Common names include pulpit, stage, dais and so many more.