bema

1. n. A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly. Source: opted

2. n. That part of an early Christian church which was reserved for the higher clergy; the inner or eastern part of the chancel. Source: opted

3. n. Erroneously: A pulpit. Source: opted

4. n. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing Source: wordnet

5. 1. (Gr. Antiq.) A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly. Mitford. 2. (Arch.) (a) That part of an early Christian church which was reserved for the higher clergy; the inner or eastern part of the chancel. (b) Erroneously: A pulpit. Source: webster

6. A platform from which speakers addressed an assembly. Mitford. Source: adambom

7. n area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing Source: ecdict

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