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tribune (1)
trib·une
[
trí byn,
tri byn
]
(
plural
trib·unes
)
noun
Definition:
1.
representative elected by Roman common people:
a representative of the common people in the ancient Roman republic, elected annually
2.
defender of public rights:
a person or institution that defends the rights of the people
[
14th century. Via French< Latin
tribunus
"magistrate" <
tribus
(see
tribe
)
]
trib·u·nar·y
[
tríbbyənèrree
]
adjective
trib·une·ship
noun
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trib·u·nar·y [ tríbbyənèrree ] adjectivetrib·une·ship noun
