spokesman

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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)
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spokesmanship

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noun (2)

spokes·​man·​ship -nˌship How to pronounce spokesmanship (audio)
: the position or status of a spokesman

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Noun (1) A White House spokesman answered questions from the reporters. a spokesman for the cattle industry
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Kean’s spokesman promised the congressman would return to work Tuesday and be transparent about what has kept him away. — Mike Catalini, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Daniel Durazo, a spokesman for Allianz Partners, makes a similar case. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Rebel spokesman Sebby Sambom said the aircraft violated their ban on civilian flights in areas the separatist group considers its operational zones. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 In a statement, a spokesman for Gallego dismissed the investigation as politically motivated. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesman

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Etymology

Noun (1)

probably irregular from spoke, obsolete past participle of speak

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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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