tribune1

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

noun

  • (also tribune of the people) an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests.
  • (also military tribune) a Roman legionary officer.
  • a popular leader; a champion of people’s rights.

Derivatives

tribunate

Pronunciation: /-nət/
noun

tribuneship

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin tribunus, literally 'head of a tribe', from tribus 'tribe'