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tribunes

 

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Noun tribune has 1 sense
  1. tribune - the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
    --1 is a kind of
    apse, apsis

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Tribunes

Definitions:

  1. Noun (Plural): In ancient Rome, an official who was elected by the plebeians to protect their rights and interests.
  2. Noun (Plural): A person who upholds or defends the rights of the common people against oppressive authority.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The tribunes of ancient Rome played a vital role in safeguarding the interests of the plebeians.
  2. During the political unrest, Marcus emerged as a tribune, leading the resistance against the oppressive regime.
  3. She has dedicated her career as a journalist to being a tribune for the voiceless and marginalized.
  4. As tribunes of the people, their duty is to ensure fair representation and equality.

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