spokesman
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noun \ˈspōks-mən\Definition of SPOKESMAN
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
— spokes·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun
See Examples of SPOKESMAN
- A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters.
- <a spokesman for the cattle industry>
Origin of SPOKESMAN
probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak
First Known Use: 1537
Related to SPOKESMAN
- Synonyms
- mouth, mouthpiece, point man, point person, prophet, speaker, spokesperson
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