spokesperson

noun

ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)
Definition of spokespersonnext
as in spokesman
a person who speaks for another or for a group the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration

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Recent Examples of spokesperson Meghan's spokesperson subsequently acknowledged the discrepancy, saying the police's timestamped records should be treated as authoritative. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Last year, a Maryland resident who recently returned from travel to El Salvador was found to be infected with NWS, a Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson told ABC News at the time. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Nathan Click, a spokesperson for Proposition 42, said their partners disclose they are paid and follow all campaign laws. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The spokesperson added that Texas Wesleyan is proud of its Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program, and that graduates of the program work throughout Texas and the nation. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spokesperson
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  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was grateful to the first lady.
    — BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said people who want to leave Oleshky will be able to.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
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