Meaning & use
spokesperson
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A person who speaks officially on behalf of a group, organization, or another individual.
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The company spokesperson issued a statement addressing the recall.
A spokesperson for the mayor's office confirmed that the meeting had been rescheduled.
A note on using this word
"Spokesperson" became common in the 1970s as a gender-neutral alternative to "spokesman" or "spokeswoman."
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