Meaning

(historical) An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs..

Definitions by Sense

1. (historical) An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
2. (historical) A military officer in Ancient Rome ranking below a legate and above a centurion, a military tribune.
3. (figurative) A protector of the people; a public figure who appeals to and on behalf of the people through oratory.
4. (Christianity, architecture) The domed or vaulted apse in a cathedral housing the bishop's throne (see).
5. (uncommon) Synonym of pulpit, a platform, a place or opportunity to express one's opinion

Example Sentences

The new magazine's goal is to give a tribune to unmarried mothers.

Word Forms

• tribunes

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When Should You Use Tribune?

Use tribune when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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