tribune

US /ˈtrɪb.juːn/
UK /ˈtrɪb.juːn/
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1.

tribune, volkstribuun

an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests

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The tribune defended the rights of the common people.
De tribune verdedigde de rechten van het gewone volk.
Each year, new tribunes were elected to serve the plebeians.
Elk jaar werden nieuwe tribunes gekozen om de plebejers te dienen.
2.

tribune, spreekgestoelte

a raised platform or stand, especially one from which a speaker addresses an audience

:
The speaker addressed the crowd from the tribune.
De spreker sprak de menigte toe vanaf de tribune.
The choir sang from the elevated tribune in the church.
Het koor zong vanaf de verhoogde tribune in de kerk.