Tribune Common

Tribune has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions

Noun

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

"The newly elected tribune blocked the senator's proposal after it threatened the rights of the common people."

tribune

the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne

"The ancient basilica featured a grand tribune at the eastern end where the bishop held his throne during services."

tribune

An elected official in Ancient Rome.

"The tribune spoke out to protect the rights of the common people against the wealthy senators."

In plain English: A tribune is an official who speaks up for ordinary people and protects their rights against powerful leaders.

"The ancient tribune stood in the forum to speak on behalf of the common people against corrupt officials."

Proper Noun

A small city, the county seat of Greeley County, Kansas, United States.

"The historic tribune in Greeley County serves as the county seat for many residents of southeastern Kansas."

Example Sentences

"The ancient tribune stood in the forum to speak on behalf of the common people against corrupt officials." noun

"The town square is often called the tribune where citizens gather to voice their opinions." noun

"He stood at the tribune of the stadium to deliver his speech before the crowd." noun

"During the election, she used the tribune platform to advocate for community safety." noun

Origin

The word entered English via the Old French tribun and originally referred to a Roman official who served as a leader of a tribe. This title was derived directly from the Latin root for "tribe."

Rhyming Words

une aune zune tune sune rune pune lune kune june gune dune prune jeune reune jaune abune alune clune comune

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