spokesperson

[spohks-pur-suhn]

noun

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

Gender Note

See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokesperson¹

First recorded in 1970–75; spokes(man) + -person

Example Sentences

Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian told reporters on Sunday that "while certain bombings have actually stopped inside of the Gaza Strip, there's no ceasefire in place at this point in time".

From BBC

A spokesperson said there was also a focus on funding children's services "so they can get assessed and receive the support they need earlier, reducing pressures on adults waiting for an assessment in future".

From BBC

One of the five alleged attackers is the son of a Simi Valley police sergeant, according to department spokesperson Ryan Morton.

From Los Angeles Times

"The calculations involved are often complex and require pay information going back over several years," a spokesperson said.

From BBC

PPE Medpro's spokesperson claimed that the company itself did not undertake the technical work of liaising with manufacturers in China, including quality control and sterility assurance levels.

From BBC