spokesperson

[ spohks-pur-suhn ]

noun

1. a person who speaks for another or for a group.

Gender Note

See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spokesperson¹

First recorded in 1970–75; spokes(man) + -person

Example Sentences

A university spokesperson said students would be updated in due course.

From BBC

An HHS spokesperson confirmed that, saying that the letter is “only a preliminary document that does not contain any formal findings of noncompliance” and that Cedars-Sinai had cooperated throughout the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have been proud of our association with him. He will be missed,” a spokesperson said.

From BBC

A government spokesperson said it had taken "tough decisions to fix the foundations" so that a £22bn boost for the NHS and social care could be announced in October's Budget.

From BBC

Ira Mehlman, spokesperson for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, which favors stricter immigration controls, said the council is “ignoring a very clear message from the voters.”

From Los Angeles Times