Tribune (Noun)
Meaning 1
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
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.