spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)
plural spokespeople ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce spokesperson (audio) also spokespersons
Synonyms of spokespersonnext
: a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity

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a statement from the company's spokesperson the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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Meanwhile, according to a USFWS spokesperson, around 30 million lbs of invasive carp are removed from Midwestern waters each year. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 The Earth Fund is contributing $100 million of that total, a spokesperson told Fortune. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 When asked if the ad was made with the campaign's knowledge or consent, Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy, released a lengthy statement Tuesday, but did not deny making the ad or denounce it. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 All of the Idaho Hospital Association’s providers adhere to this definition, said Serena Dazzio, a spokesperson for the association. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokesperson was in 1971

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“Spokesperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokesperson. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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