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 spokesperson for Endeavor declined to comment at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, a government spokesperson described the move as a "one-off, due to the exceptional nature of these cases and in the interests of their welfare".

From BBC

International rights groups and the United Nations had also expressed concern, with a spokesperson for the UN chief Antonio Guterres saying that "journalists should not be jailed for what they write, tweet, and say".

From BBC

The Australian government made repeated representations to the last government and a spokesperson said it would continue to raise it at "appropriate opportunities".

From BBC

In a statement to the Verge, Apple spokesperson Josh Rosenstock disputed the claims in the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times