spokespeople

plural noun

spokes·​peo·​ple ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce spokespeople (audio)
: people serving as spokesmen or spokeswomen

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The message did not provide any other details on the reasons for the one-day closures, and spokespeople for the Education Department did not immediately respond to questions on Tuesday. Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 In governmental or administrative settings, press secretaries act as spokespeople, managing media relations, public trust and crises to safeguard the administration’s reputation. Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Pfizer spokespeople didn't return an email seeking comment. Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025 Newsweek emailed spokespeople for Blue and Phillips for comment on Wednesday. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokespeople

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First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokespeople was in 1972

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“Spokespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokespeople. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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