tribune Synonyms & Antonyms
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Tribune as a 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.
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”).
Tribune at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ |
| Meaning | An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs |
| Plural | tribunes |