Lectern and Platform

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

Platform and lectern are semantically related in podium topic. In some cases you can use "Platform" instead a noun "Lectern", when it comes to topics like reading desk.

Platform noun - A level usually raised surface.

Lectern and platform are semantically related in podium topic. You can use "Lectern" instead a noun "Platform".