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Old Roman leader from The Church (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tribune

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This clue might be a double definition.

'old roman leader' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the church' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'from' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tribune that I've seen before include "Champion of the people" , "Popular demagogue" , "Institution upholding public rights" , "Champion of popular rights" , "Roman legionnaire" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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