ombudswoman
Americannoun
plural
ombudswomenGender
See -woman.
Etymology
Origin of ombudswoman
First recorded in 1960–65; ombuds(man) + -woman
Example Sentences
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The Voronezh region, which surrounds the city and borders a part of Ukraine captured by Moscow, is one of the "most frequently" targeted in aerial attacks, Russian ombudswoman Tatyana Moskalkova said last month.
From Barron's
Latvia's ombudswoman Karina Palkova called for the treaty not to be politicised, and the group Equality Now said it was "not a threat to Latvian values, it was a tool to realise them".
From BBC
Mayor Eric Garcetti — said she believed the ombudswoman’s post would allow her to be part of the state’s reimagining of the juvenile justice system.
From Los Angeles Times
Sharony contends Hart’s lack of experience working in the juvenile justice system made her less qualified for the ombudswoman’s post.
From Los Angeles Times
Kate Lamb, the HHS spokeswoman, said the ombudswoman’s office received 49 complaints from Nidorf and Los Padrinos juvenile halls last year.
From Los Angeles Times
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