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

Most of its lines are now above ground with “swing joints” to help withstand movement, and a 24/7 crew is stationed in the area, according to spokesperson Yvonne Kingman.

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“U.S. foreign assistance to the camps will not remain an indefinite responsibility,” a State Department spokesperson said.

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A British government spokesperson told AFP: "None of these claims have any factual basis. We have been clear: digital ID will not be compulsory, and it will not be a crime not to have one."

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When asked in 2017 about the banning of tour groups, China's foreign ministry spokesperson said that he "had not heard about the situation".

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"We advised them on this. However, at no point did Police Scotland request or encourage the family to lead the investigation or provide updates," a spokesperson said.

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