tribune — meaning in English

English meaning

• grandstand noun The main covered seating area at a stadium, racetrack, or arena.
• soapbox noun A makeshift platform someone stands on to give an impromptu speech, or, figuratively, any opportunity to voice strong opinions.
• tribune noun An elected official in ancient Rome who represented and protected the interests of ordinary citizens.

Senses

tribune is used for these senses in English:

• soapbox (figuratively, often pejorative) A platform or outlet, such as a media platform, that a person uses to express his or her opinions.
• tribune (uncommon) Synonym of pulpit, a platform, a place or opportunity to express one's opinion

grandstand — full definition

1. noun The main covered seating area at a stadium, racetrack, or arena.
2. verb To perform or behave in a showy way purely to win an audience's approval.

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