point person

noun

plural point people or point persons

: a person (such as a principal spokesperson or advocate) who is in the forefront : point man sense 2

Synonyms

• mouth
• mouthpiece
• point man
• prophet
• speaker
• spokesman
• spokesperson

Examples of point person in a Sentence

she's become known as the point person for the state department's Middle East policy

Recent Examples on the Web

The businesses making the most successful transitions to this new regulatory landscape will have a specific point person with true social, environmental governance, risk, and legal experience identified by a board that understands the global nuances of sustainability needed to pull it all together. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 June 2025

As part of the settlement, Harvard implemented several changes, including adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism and hiring a point person to consult with on antisemitism complaints. —Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 5 June 2025

Steve Witkoff, a fellow real estate titan who has become Trump’s point person for peace talks, has said a guiding priority is increasing investment opportunities. —Laura Kelly, The Hill, 29 Apr. 2025

Ongoing Ceasefire Talks President Donald Trump continues to push for a ceasefire deal, with his Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff serving as the administration's point person in discussions. —Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point person

• chairperson
• layperson
• salesperson
• businessperson
• worsen