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tribunes

/ˈtrɪbjuːnz/ /trɪˈbjuːnz/

Meanings
noun
An elected official in Ancient Rome.

Examples :

"The tribunes defended the rights of the common people in the Roman Senate. "
politics government history law

Related Words

Illustration platform

platform noun

/ˈplætfɔːm/ /ˈplætfɔɹm/

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

"The school band practiced on the platform before their concert. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration protector

protector noun

/pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/

Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

"The family dog, Buster, is a loyal protector of the children when they play in the yard. "

Illustration provided

provided verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration concerns

concerns noun

/kənˈsɜːnz/ /kənˈsɝnz/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My parents have concerns about my future career path. "

Illustration opportunity

opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

Illustration defended

defended verb

/dɪˈfɛndɪd/

To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

"The knight defended the castle from the attacking dragon. "

Illustration official

official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

Illustration residents

residents noun

/ˈrɛzɪdənts/ /ˈrɛzɪdənz/

A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.

"The tiger lily is a resident of Asia."

Illustration ensuring

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "