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tribune
noun
- in ancient Rome,
- any of several magistrates, esp. one appointed to protect the interests and rights of plebeians against violation by patricians
- any of the six officers who rotated command over a legion for a period of a year
- a champion of the people: often used in newspaper names
Related Forms:
- tribuneship noun
noun
a raised platform or dais for speakers
See tribune in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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