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Definition of ombudsperson

ombudsperson

/ˈɑːmbʌdzˌpɜːrsən/
om · buds · per · son
Plural:ombudspersons
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ombudsperson Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints and resolve disputes against an organization, typically a government agency, university, or corporation.

Example

"After several failed attempts to resolve the grading dispute with her professor, the student contacted the university's ombudsperson for impartial assistance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Coined as a gender-neutral alternative to the traditional 'ombudsman,' this term is widely used in academic and corporate settings, often shortened simply to 'ombuds.'

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Word Origin & Etymology

A modern English coinage combining the Swedish root 'ombuds-' (from ombudsman, meaning 'commissioner' or 'representative') with the gender-neutral noun 'person'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ombudsperson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ombudsperson
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