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View synonyms for spokesman

spokesman

[ spohks-muhn ]

noun

, plural spokes·men.
  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


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Gender Note

See -man.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spokesman1

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

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Example Sentences

A spokesman for Lewisham council said last year that it would be forced to act if the family returned to Britain.

“I think it is important to say it is too soon to judge success or failure,” said Col. Steven Warren, a Pentagon spokesman.

He has put flowers on the tomb of John Paul II,” said Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi, “I think that is enough.

Tom Rust, a spokesman for the House Ethics Committee, declined to comment to The Daily Beast.

The spokesman also said that Ambassador King “did not view the movie and did not have any contact directly with Sony.”

When Walker came to the door, Robert took the matter in hand, and became spokesman for both himself and Mysie.

At first their spokesman could hardly find voice or words; but he presently got both.

A fair-headed man, in a dinner jacket and black tie, became at once their spokesman.

Drawing himself up and saluting, the spokesman (a corporal of Marines) addressed me thus.

The general and I stepped into their boat, and ordered the spokesman and leader to go forward.

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