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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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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

“We need to again reinforce the role of the ombudsperson to ensure that reports from young people” can be translated into policy solutions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2023

Edie Burke, Seattle Center ombudsperson for the arena project, acknowledged that construction on the North Plaza has “impacted them considerably due to their location.”

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2021

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