Noun: tribune tri-byoon
- (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
"The tribune vetoed the law that would have increased taxes on the poor"
- The apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
"The ornate tribune housed the bishop's elaborate throne"
Derived forms: tribunes
Type of: apse, apsis, defender, guardian, protector, shielder
Encyclopedia: Tribune, Saskatchewan