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Word: Tribune
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin tribunus, literally ‘head of a tribe’, from tribus ‘tribe’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtrɪbjuːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests.
Short Definition:official in ancient Rome chosen by plebeians
Variant Forms:
- tribune of the people
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