tri·bune

tri·bune
/ˈtrıˌbjuːn/ noun, pl -bunes [count]
1 : an official in ancient Rome whose job was to protect the rights of citizens
2 formal : someone who defends the rights of people

They've become tribunes of the people.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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