spokesman

[spohks-muhn]

noun

plural

spokesmen 

1. a person who speaks for another or for a group.

2. a public speaker.

spokesman

/ ˈspəʊksˌpɜːsən, ˈspəʊksmən, ˈspəʊksˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a person authorized to speak on behalf of another person, group of people, or organization

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokesman¹

1510–20; spoke ¹ (irregular as noun) + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

"Such actions pose a threat to the security of the Republic of Belarus and are a direct violation of international law," ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov said.

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The source and cause of the quality issue have been identified and addressed, and all newly produced panels are now conforming to requirements, an Airbus spokesman said.

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Earlier this month, a spokesman for Job&Talent said: "We prioritise the rights, welfare, and safety of our workers and maintain regular communication to ensure they feel supported."

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A spokesman for the Thai immigration department could not be immediately reached on Monday.

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A spokesman for Moderna, which makes Covid vaccines, pointed to a September statement saying the company didn’t know of any new safety concerns, including deaths, related to its product.

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Related Words

• agent 
• delegate 
• deputy 
• mediator 
• representative 
• spokesperson 
• spokeswoman