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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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“Then after that, the ombudsperson is removed from her position, and we’ve never heard anything again here in L.A.”

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

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