tribune Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɹɪbjuːn/
What Does Tribune Mean?
Tribune is used as a noun meaning An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs. It is also used to mean A military officer in Ancient Rome ranking below a legate and above a centurion, a military tribune.
Tribune at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ |
| Plural | tribunes |
Tribune Definition (Noun)
- An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
- A military officer in Ancient Rome ranking below a legate and above a centurion, a military tribune.
- A protector of the people; a public figure who appeals to and on behalf of the people through oratory.
- The domed or vaulted apse in a cathedral housing the bishop's throne (see).
- 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.
Noun
- An elected official in Ancient Rome.
- A protector of the people.
- The domed or vaulted apse in a Christian church that houses the bishop's throne.
- A place or an opportunity to speak, to express one's opinion; a platform or pulpit.
The new magazine's goal is to give a tribune to unmarried mothers.
Synonyms of Tribune
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Tribune synonyms and antonyms →Tribune in a Sentence
The new magazine's goal is to give a tribune to unmarried mothers.
Word Forms & Grammar
tribune (plural tribunes)
Origin of Tribune
From Middle English tribune, from Old French tribun, tribune, from Latin tribunus (“tribune, tribal leader”), from tribus (“tribe”).