Hindi · Public Speaking
मंच
manch
Stage / Platform
Intermediatenoun · masculine
Definition
The stage or platform from which one addresses people, also used figuratively for any public forum.
Example
कवि मंच पर आए और सबका अभिवादन किया।
The poet came on stage and greeted everyone.
Cultural Note
From kavi sammelans to school functions, the manch sits at the heart of Indian public life, and 'manch par aana' also means stepping into a public role.