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ombudsperson

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[om-buhdz-pur-suhn, -boodz-, awm-] / ˈɒm bədzˌpɜr sən, -bʊdz-, ˈɔm- /

noun

  1. ombudsman.


Gender

See -person.

Etymology

Origin of ombudsperson

ombuds(man) + -person

Example Sentences

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That approach, the statement said, includes giving the ombudsperson “full authority” and “sole direction” to investigate complaints from detained youths.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2025

British Columbia had to set up a service of rights advisers following the alarming findings of its ombudsperson in 2019.

From Salon Nov. 17, 2024

“An ombudsperson is required for recruitment greater than minimum studies.”

From Washington Times Dec. 6, 2023

Many experts suggest a third party, like an ombudsperson.

From Scientific American Jun. 10, 2023

The Kremlin children’s rights ombudsperson, Maria Lvova-Belova, said she had met the girl’s mother, who had long been separated from her husband and child.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2023

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