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

A Hamas spokesman, Hazem Qassem, said the Gaza Strip was in a state of emergency and that "exceptional measures" were required.

From BBC

An NHS England spokesman said the problem was affecting supply globally.

From BBC

Moderna makes the same point: “The industry depends on clear, transparent rules that are applied consistently in order to make the long-term investments that benefit Americans,” its spokesman Christopher Ridley told me by email.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesman for BBC Radio 1 did not respond to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Robert Jenrick will back the OBR and commit to maintaining the independence of the Bank of England, in his first speech as the party's economic spokesman.

From BBC

Related Words

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