tribune
An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebsAn elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
» The Chicago Tribune was wrong.
Meaning
5 senses(historical)An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
трибу́нtribún
трибу́нtrybún
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
(historical)A military officer in Ancient Rome ranking below a legate and above a centurion, a military tribune.
(figuratively)A protector of the people; a public figure who appeals to and on behalf of the people through oratory.
трибу́нtribún
трибу́нtrybún
The domed or vaulted apse in a cathedral housing the bishop's throne (see).
ка́федраkáfedra, трибу́наtribúna
the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
(uncommon)Synonym of pulpit, a platform, a place or opportunity to express one's opinion
The new magazine's goal is to give a tribune to unmarried mothers.
Tribüne
трибу́наtribúna
трибу́наtrybúna
Examples
1 sentencesThe Chicago Tribune was wrong.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English tribune, from Old French tribun, tribune, from Latin tribunus (“tribunFrom Middle English tribune, from Old French tribun, tribune, from Latin tribunus (“tribune, tribal leader”), from tribus (“tribe”).
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