Plural of tribune
regular plural
The plural of tribune is tribunes.
Forms of tribune
| Singular | tribune /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | tribunes |
| Countable | countable |
Tribunes in a sentence
- In Rome, the crucial step is taken of offering Octavian the tribunician powers for life: tribunes had personal immunity and important powers of veto.2007, John Burrow, A History of Histories, Penguin, published 2009, page 123. From the entry tribunician
Meaning of tribune
- noun An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
- noun A military officer in Ancient Rome ranking below a legate and above a centurion, a military tribune.
- noun A protector of the people; a public figure who appeals to and on behalf of the people through oratory.
Questions about the plural of tribune
- What is the plural of tribune?
- The plural of tribune is tribunes.
- Is tribune countable?
- Tribune is a countable noun.
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