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spokesman

noun
spokes·​man | \ ˈspƍks-mən How to pronounce spokesman (audio) \

Definition of spokesman

: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity

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Other Words from spokesman

spokesmanship \ ˈspƍks-​mən-​ˌship How to pronounce spokesmanship (audio) \ noun

Examples of spokesman in a Sentence

A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters. a spokesman for the cattle industry

Recent Examples on the Web

Commerce Department spokesman Kevin Manning didn’t publicly offer further details. — Washington Post, "Short-lived partnership between Census and Muslim group over," 4 Sep. 2019 Department spokesman Chris Gautz says the mail policy is designed to keep prisons safe and MDOC workers’ lives private. — USA TODAY, "Cat burglar, prison bats, USS Arizona Memorial: News from around our 50 states," 4 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of spokesman

1537, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for spokesman

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

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spokesman

noun

English Language Learners Definition of spokesman

: someone who speaks for or represents a person, company, etc.

spokesman

noun
spokes·​man | \ ˈspƍks-mən How to pronounce spokesman (audio) \
plural spokesmen\ ˈspƍks-​mən How to pronounce spokesmen (audio) \

Kids Definition of spokesman

: a person who speaks for or represents someone or something

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