spokesperson

noun

spokes·​per·​son ˈspōks-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

Examples of spokesperson in a Sentence

a statement from the company's spokesperson the spokesperson for the protesting students presented their demands to the administration
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Leveraging Marcus Garvey's vision for unity and empowerment A spokesperson for the Office of the Pardon Attorney within the Department of Justice declined to comment to Newsweek about whether a pardon for Garvey is being considered in Biden's waning days in office. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025 Michael Anton Trump named Michael Anton, who served as a spokesperson for the National Security Council during his first term, as director of policy planning for the State Department. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025 Seven months later, Peter Seidler spoke to the Union-Tribune as a spokesperson of the ownership group that emerged with the best ensuing bid. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025 Badillo and a spokesperson for Spelman College did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE. Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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spokesperson

noun
spokes·​per·​son ˈspōk-ˌspərs-ᵊn How to pronounce spokesperson (audio)

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