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tribune

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: tribune

1
n
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
2
n
the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: tribune
1

n (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

Type of:
defender, guardian, protector, shielder
a person who cares for persons or property
2

n the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne

Type of:
apse, apsis
a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
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