tribune

¹tri·bune

noun \ˈtri-ˌbyün, tri-ˈ\

Definition of TRIBUNE

1

: a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates

2

: an unofficial defender of the rights of the individual

— tri·bune·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Origin of TRIBUNE

Middle English, from Latin tribunus, from tribus tribe

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with TRIBUNE

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