Vocabulary Entry

tribune

|noun • noun

noun

A person who upholds or defends the rights of the people, often in a political context.

Example Sentences

"The tribune fought tirelessly for the rights of the working class."

"In ancient Rome, the tribune had the power to veto decisions made by the Senate."

"She was considered a tribune of social justice in her community."

noun

Example Sentences

"The mayor stood on the tribune to address the crowd."

"The tribune was decorated with flowers for the graduation ceremony."

"He stepped onto the tribune with confidence, ready to make his announcement."