spokesman

noun

spokes·​man ˈspōks-mən How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
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: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity : spokesperson
spokesmanship
ˈspōks-mən-ˌship How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
noun

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A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters. a spokesman for the cattle industry
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Leo presided alone over the liturgy, distributing Communion to medical personnel and Vatican gendarmes present, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 Leo presided alone over the liturgy and distributed Communion to medical personnel and Vatican gendarmes, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The sheriff’s department did not have any updates on the investigation, according to a text from a spokesman there. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Leo presided alone over the liturgy, distributing Communion to medical personnel and Vatican gendarmes present. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesman

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Etymology

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokesman was in 1537

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spokesman

noun
spokes·​man ˈspōk-smən How to pronounce spokesman (audio)
: a person who speaks for another or for a group
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