spokespeople

plural noun

spokes·​peo·​ple ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce spokespeople (audio)
: people serving as spokesmen or spokeswomen

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Below, members of Forbes Agency Council share practical ways to identify and elevate the best alternative spokespeople to convey a new company’s core values and brand story. 1. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Both the Orlando Fire Department and Orlando Police Department responded to the two-vehicle incident just before 2 a.m., said spokespeople from both departments in separate statements to the Sentinel on Monday. Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025 The Enquirer called spokespeople for the FOP and the sheriff's association to ask for clarification, but did not receive a response before publication. Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 National pro-Israel groups are staying out of the general election, according to spokespeople for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, J Street, the JDCA and Democratic Majoriity for Israel. Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokespeople

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spokespeople was in 1972

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“Spokespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokespeople. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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