Spokesman
/ˈspəʊksmən/
Definitions
A person who is authorized to speak on behalf of a group or organization, especially to the public or the media.
/ˈspəʊksmən/
A person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.
The company spokesman gave a press conference to discuss the new product launch.
💡 Simply: Imagine a class representative who tells everyone what the class is up to. A spokesman is like that, but for bigger groups or companies. They're the voice that everyone hears when something important happens.
👶 For kids: A person who talks for a group of people or a company.
More Examples
The environmental group's spokesman criticized the government's decision.
The spokesman for the family confirmed the sad news.
How It's Used
"The White House spokesman addressed the press regarding the new policy."
"The company's spokesman released a statement on the recent product recall."
"A spokesman for the union announced the strike."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
spokesman for...
The person officially representing a specific group or entity.
"He is the spokesman for the union, negotiating salaries and working conditions."
be a spokesman
To act as the official voice or representative of a group or organization.
"After the scandal, he was chosen to be the spokesman for the company."
From Middle English *spokeman*, a combination of "speak" and "man", reflecting the role of a person speaking on behalf of others. Modern usage gained prominence in the 20th century with the rise of media relations and corporate communications.
The term "spokesman" began to appear more frequently in media and politics in the mid-20th century as organizations sought to control their public image.
Memory tip
Think of someone speaking for a wheel's spokes, representing an organization's various parts. A person who speaks on behalf of something.
Word Origin
"speak + man (representing a person)"