tribune

(trib′yo̵̅o̅n′; in names of newspapers, often tri byo̵̅o̅n′)

noun

in ancient Rome,
1. any of several magistrates, esp. one appointed to protect the interests and rights of plebeians against violation by patricians
2. 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

Origin: L tribunus, tribune, magistrate, lit., chief of a tribe < tribus, Roman tribal division: see tribe

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noun

a raised platform or dais for speakers

Origin: Fr < It tribuna < L tribunal: see tribunal (sense )

See tribune in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An officer of ancient Rome elected by the plebeians to protect their rights from arbitrary acts of the patrician magistrates.
A protector or champion of the people.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French tribun

Origin: , from Latin tribūnus

Origin: , from tribus, tribe; see tribe

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