tribune
/ˈtɹɪbjuːn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: tribunes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A military officer in Ancient Rome ranking below a legate and above a centurion, a military tribune.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tribune” mean?
An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
Is “tribune” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.