What Is a Tribune Newspaper?

Tribune is also a word that newspapers like, such as the "Chicago Tribune" or the "Des Moines Tribune." There are many types of tribunes, but the earliest dates from ancient Rome. In Rome, a tribune was an elected representative of the common people.

Why is a newspaper called a Tribune?

In ancient Rome, 'tribune' referred to any number of elected officials. In ancient Rome, tribune referred to any number of elected officials; their job was, in effect, to protect the citizens by providing a check on the authority of the senators.

What does the Tribune mean?

noun. a person who upholds or defends the rights of the people. Roman History. any of various administrative officers, especially one of 10 officers elected to protect the interests and rights of the plebeians from the patricians.

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