Ambo and Lectern

Ambo noun - A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.

Lectern and ambo are semantically related in desk for lecturer topic. In some cases you can use "Lectern" instead a noun "Ambo".

Lectern noun - Desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer.

Ambo and lectern are semantically related in reading desk topic. You can use "Ambo" instead a noun "Lectern".