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Tribune (Noun)

Meaning 1

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

  • Shielder
  • Protector
  • Guardian

Meaning 2

The apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The cathedral's semicircular apse featured an elevated tribune reserved for the bishop's chair.
  • A large mosaic decorated the walls surrounding the tribune where the bishop sat during important ceremonies.
  • As the procession reached the apse, the bishop ascended to his throne within the tribune, symbolizing his authority.
  • During the early Christian era, the tribune became a distinctive architectural feature in churches, serving as the focal point for episcopal liturgies.
  • Behind the high altar, a beautiful marble tribune provided a majestic setting for the bishop's chair, dominating the eastern end of the nave.

Hypernyms

  • Apsis
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