Podium

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mid 18th century: via Latin from Greek podion, diminutive of pous, pod- ‘foot’.

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Borrowed from Latin podium, from Ancient Greek πόδιον(pódion, “base”), from diminutive of πούς(poús, “foot”). Doublet of pew.

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podium (n.)

1743, in architecture, "raised platform around an ancient arena" (upon which sat persons of distinction), also "projecting base of a pedestal," from Latin podium "raised platform," from Greek podion "foot of a vase," diminutive of pous (genitive podos) "foot," from PIE root *ped- "foot." Meaning "raised platform at the front of a hall or stage" is by 1947.