pulpit



bully pulpit

A public position that allows a person to speak with authority and share his or her views to a large audience. James used his position of class president as a bully pulpit to raise awareness about cyberbullying.
See also: bully, pulpit

a bully pulpit

  (American)
an important job or position that someone can use to persuade other people to accept their ideas The presidency is a wonderful bully pulpit to convince the country of the need for a balanced budget.
See also: bully, pulpit

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Pancraziopahn-KRAH-tsyoItalian
Dimitra-Greek
Sampson (2)SAMP-sənEnglish
Chioma-Western African, Igbo
Diantha-Dutch, English (Rare)
ZionZIE-ahn (English)Jewish, Biblical