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трибу́на — meaning in English

tribuna

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English meaning

  • grandstand noun The main covered seating area at a stadium, racetrack, or arena.
  • platform noun A raised, flat surface for standing on, such as at a train station or on a stage.
  • rostrum noun A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.
  • 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

трибу́на is used for these senses in English:

  • grandstand The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
  • platform (figurative) A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion.
  • rostrum A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.
  • soapbox (figuratively, often pejorative) A platform or outlet, such as a media platform, that a person uses to express his or her opinions.
  • tribune (Christianity, architecture) The domed or vaulted apse in a cathedral housing the bishop's throne (see).
  • 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.

platform — full definition

  1. noun A raised, flat surface for standing on, such as at a train station or on a stage.
  2. noun A digital service or system that provides the basic structure for other applications, content, or activity to run on.
  3. noun The declared set of policies and principles a political party or candidate campaigns on.
  4. verb To give someone or something visibility or a means to be seen or heard.

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