Tribune: meaning, definitions and examples

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tribune

 

[ หˆtrษชbjuหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political arena

A tribune is a person, often a leader or speaker, who advocates for the rights and interests of others, especially in a political or social context. Historically, tribunes were elected officials in ancient Rome who represented the common people, giving them a voice in the government. The term has evolved to encompass various roles in different institutions, including legislative bodies and media-style platforms. Tribunes often address important issues and can influence public opinion and policy.

Synonyms

advocate, champion, representative, spokesperson

Examples of usage

  • The tribune addressed the crowd passionately about social justice.
  • As a tribune for the underprivileged, she fought tirelessly for their rights.
  • The historical role of a tribune in ancient Rome was to protect the plebeians.

Translations

Translations of the word "tribune" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคญเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tribรผne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tribun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trybuna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒ“ใƒฅใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tribune

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tribรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆฌ๋ทฐ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tribรบna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฒๅ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tribuna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tribuna

Etymology

The word 'tribune' originates from the Latin 'tribunus', which referred to an official in ancient Rome. These officials were elected to represent the interests of the plebeians, the common people, against the patricians, the aristocratic class. The role of the tribune was pivotal in safeguarding the rights of citizens and providing a powerful voice in the Roman Republic. Over time, the term has been adopted in various languages and contexts, evolving to describe individuals who take up causes for others in different societal and political arenas. The legacy of the tribune continues today in various forms, especially related to political advocacy and representation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,709, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.