spokesperson
Americannoun
Gender
See -person.
Etymology
Origin of spokesperson
First recorded in 1970–75; spokes(man) + -person
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for the Executive Office, which is headed by the first minister and deputy first minister, said both women were offered a meeting by the Cabinet Office.
From BBC
The spokesperson for Kuwait's ministry of defence posted on X that the Ali Al-Salem airbase had been targeted by a number of ballistic missiles, but that Kuwaiti air defence forces had successfully intercepted them.
From BBC
That said, a spokesperson for Acme Smoked Fish noted that since the show is filmed in Scotland, it is probably sourced locally.
From Salon
A government spokesperson said: "Our immediate priority is the safety of UK nationals in the region and we will provide them with consular assistance."
From BBC
A spokesperson for the ticket agency apologised to affected fans and said a programme had been used to "block touts".
From BBC
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