spokesperson

B2 Topic:People & Society
US /ˈspoʊksˌpɝsən/ UK /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/
noun Freq #22579

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A person who speaks officially on behalf of a group, company, or organization.

    A company spokesperson confirmed that the factory would close next year.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a person who speaks... voice
Word family
Forms spokespersons

Etymology

From spoke (“past participle of speak”) + -s- + person.

Topics

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