Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > T Synonyms of tribune Find synonyms for: Noun 1. tribune, defender, guardian, protector, shielder usage: (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests 2. tribune, apse, apsis usage: the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of tribune (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: demagogue Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language