tribunatetribunate means the state or office of a tribune. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.EtymologyFrom Latin tribunatus, from tribunus (“tribune, tribal leader”) + -atus (“-ate: forming adjectives”), from tribus (“tribe”). Compare French tribunat.nounThe state or office of a tribune.Down the rabbit holeEvery word is a door. Follow one.Often followed bydiOften preceded bymilitaryconsularsecondplebeianfirstNear rhymesrecoupmentdisputantpiculetdiffluent