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spokesman

[ spohks-muhn ]

noun

plural spokesmen.
  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
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Gender Note

See -man.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of spokesman1

1510–20; spoke 1 (irregular as noun) + 's 1 + -man
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A DWP spokesman said: "We recognise and value the vital contribution made by carers in supporting some of the most vulnerable in society."

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A spokesman for Trafford Council said a consultation had been held on the changes, with signs since put in place to direct people to the church entrance.

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The Labour Party has suspended MP Dan Norris after "being informed of his arrest", a party spokesman has told the BBC.

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So far, said committee spokesman Yasser Farhan, the panel has investigated only the province of Latakia but will soon move to neighboring provinces.

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“We can protect the environment and grow the economy at the same time,” agency spokesman Michael Nye wrote in a statement.

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