spokesman

[spohks-muhn]

noun

plural

spokesmen 

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

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokesman¹

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

Example Sentences

Beck said at the time through a spokesman that the protection was granted based on a threat assessment.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesman said it followed "careful consideration" of its most recent court defeat.

From BBC

Jeff Monford, a spokesman for Southern California Edison, told The Times the company is reviewing the lawsuits “and will respond through the appropriate channels.”

From Los Angeles Times

They arrived "with varying levels of acuity", a spokesman said.

From BBC

Scottish Labour constitution spokesman Neil Bibby said the speech was a "desperate attempt" from the first minister "to deflect from his failures and try to cling to power".

From BBC

Related Words

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