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Tribune vs Rostrum - What's the difference?

tribune | rostrum |

As nouns the difference between tribune and rostrum

is that tribune is an elected official in ancient Rome while rostrum is a dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor or other performer.

tribune

English

Noun

(wikipedia tribune) (en noun)
  • an elected official in ancient Rome
  • a protector of the people
  • the domed or vaulted apse in a Christian church that houses the bishop’s throne
  • a place or an opportunity to speak, to express one's opinion, a platform
  • this new magazine's goal is to give a tribune to unmarried mothers

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    rostrum

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor or other performer.
  • A platform for a film or television camera.
  • The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.
  • (zoology) The beak.
  • (zoology) The beak-shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils.
  • (zoology) The snout of a dolphin.
  • Derived terms

    * rostral * rostrally * rostrate * winners' rostrum