- bemata
- n. podium, stage, pulpit; raised platform holding the altar (in a church)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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bema — /bee meuh/, n., pl. bemata / meuh teuh/, bemas. 1. Eastern Ch. the enclosed space surrounding the altar; the sanctuary or chancel. 2. (in a Christian basilica) an open space between the end of the nave arcade and the apse. 3. bimah. 4. a platform … Universalium
theatre — /thee euh teuhr, theeeu /, n. theater. * * * I Building or space in which performances are given before an audience. It contains an auditorium and stage. In ancient Greece, where Western theatre began (5th century BC), theatres were constructed… … Universalium
bema — [ bi:mə] noun (plural bemas or bemata bi:mətə) 1》 the altar part in ancient and Orthodox churches. 2》 the platform from which orators spoke in ancient Athens. Origin C17: from Gk bēma step, raised place … English new terms dictionary
bema — /ˈbimə/ (say beemuh) noun (plural bemata /ˈbimətə/ (say beemuhtuh)) 1. a rostrum from which ancient Greek orators made speeches. 2. Greek Orthodox Church the enclosed space surrounding the altar; the sanctuary or chancel. {Greek: step, platform} …
bema — [bē′mə] n. pl. bemata [be′mə tə] or bemas [Gr bēma, platform, lit., a step < base of bainein, to go: see COME] 1. in ancient Greece, a speaker s platform 2. BIMAH 3. Eastern Orthodox Ch. the enclosed area surrounding the altar … English World dictionary
