tribune
noun/ˈtrɪbjuːn/
Frequency rank: #6,017 most common English word
Meaning
a person who champions or defends the rights of the people, or an official in ancient Rome elected to protect citizens.
Example sentence
The passionate tribune stood before the crowd and demanded justice for the working class.
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