spokesman

American  

[spohks-muhn] / ˈspoʊks mən /

noun

plural

spokesmen

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

2. a public speaker.

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spokesman British  

/ ˈspəʊksˌpɜːsən, ˈspəʊksmən, ˈspəʊksˌwʊmən /

noun

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

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of spokesman

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

Example Sentences

General Turki al-Malki, the spokesman for the Riyadh-led groups, said they would act "directly and at the appropriate moment ... to protect civilian life", according to the Saudi news agency SPA.

From Barron's

“The alternative—members becoming gravely ill due to lack of medication—is far more harmful to patients and costly to the health system,” a company spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are working to assist affected customers with rescheduling,” a spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A commission spokesman said its injection program is designed to protect freshwater.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nigerian government announced the release of 130 more students on December 21, with a presidential spokesman saying: "None Left in Captivity".

From Barron's

Related Words

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