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Definition of frontperson
frontperson
/ˈfrʌntˌpɜːrs.ən/
front · per · son
Plural:frontpeople
frontperson Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
The lead singer or primary performer of a musical group who serves as its main public image and onstage focal point.
Example
"As the charismatic frontperson of the indie rock band, she effortlessly commanded the attention of the entire festival crowd."
2
A person who acts as the public face or nominal head of an organization, enterprise, or covert activity, often to lend credibility or conceal the actual controllers.
Example
"Investigators soon realized that the nominal director was merely a frontperson for a complex network of offshore investors."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frontperson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frontperson