CEFR C2

tribuneship

noun

Meaning

The office, position, or tenure of a tribune, an elected official in ancient Rome who held the power to protect the plebeians (common citizens) from the arbitrary actions of magistrates and the Senate.

Examples

During his tribuneship, Tiberius Gracchus attempted to enact land reforms.
The power of the tribuneship was a crucial check on the authority of the Roman elite.

Synonyms: office, position, magistracy, consulship

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tribuneship (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtrɪbjuːnˌʃɪp

Definition

Examples

During his tribuneship, Tiberius Gracchus attempted to enact land reforms.
The power of the tribuneship was a crucial check on the authority of the Roman elite.
After his term in tribuneship ended, he continued to advocate for the rights of the poor.

How to Use tribuneship

hold tribuneship (collocation): To occupy the position or office of tribune. — "He was elected to hold tribuneship for two consecutive terms."
exercise tribuneship (collocation): To actively use the powers and authority granted by the office of tribune. — "The tribune used his power to exercise tribuneship in defense of the people."
end of tribuneship (collocation): The conclusion of the period during which someone served as tribune. — "After the end of his tribuneship, his influence waned."

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