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tribune2

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
Definition of tribune

noun

  • 1an apse in a basilica.
  • 2a dais or rostrum, especially in a church.
  • a raised area or gallery with seats, especially in a church.

Origin:

mid 17th century (denoting the principal room in an Italian mansion): via French from Italian, from medieval Latin tribuna, alteration of Latin tribunal (see tribunal)

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