spokesman

[ spohks-muhn ]

noun

, plural spokes·men.

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

Hezbollah spokesman Mohammed Afif told a news conference in Beirut: “We hear a lot of talk, but so far, according to my information, nothing official has reached Lebanon or us in this regard.”

From BBC

What followed were daily questions to the prime minister’s official spokesman from reporters about whether she had taken up her post.

From BBC

In September, police spokesman Rusoke Kituuma warned that abusing the president, who he termed the "fountain of honour", was an offence.

From BBC

A Shell spokesman said the Jackdaw development had been developed in line with all relevant consents and permits.

From BBC

Rob Reynolds, an Iraq war veteran who acts as a spokesman for the plaintiff veterans, said they are upset but not discouraged.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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