spokesperson

B2 Topic:People & Society

US /ˈspoʊksˌpɝsən/ UK /ˈspəʊkspɜːɹsən/ See IPA manual

Freq #22579

Meanings

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

People & Society

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