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What is the meaning of tribune

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Tribune is an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests
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a popular leader; a champion of the people

Historically : a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
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