Tribune Meaning
/ˈtɹɪbjuːn/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
nounA military officer in Ancient Rome ranking below a legate and above a centurion, a military tribune.
Sentence Examples
The Chicago Tribune was wrong.
The politician spoke from the tribune to address the crowd.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ stood before the senate to argue for the poor citizens who were suffering.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The newspaper was named the 'Daily ____' because it aimed to represent the voice of the people.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English tribune, from Old French tribun, tribune, from Latin tribunus (“tribune, tribal leader”), from tribus (“tribe”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ stood before the senate to argue for the poor citizens who were suffering.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The newspaper was named the 'Daily ____' because it aimed to represent the voice of the people.