Dais

n.	1.	The high or principal table, at the end of a hall, at which the chief guests were seated; also, the chief seat at the high table.
	2.	A platform slightly raised above the floor of a hall or large room, giving distinction to the table and seats placed upon it for the chief guests.
	3.	A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity.

Noun

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dais - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it Synonyms: ambo, podium, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox, stump

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