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Definition of spokesman

spokesman

/ˈspoʊks.mən/
spokes · man
Plural:spokesmen
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spokesman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A man, or a person in general, who makes statements on behalf of a group, organization, or government.

Example

"A government spokesman announced that the new policy would take effect next month."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, the gender-neutral term "spokesperson" is often preferred unless referring specifically to a man.

• Nearby Words

spoke
spoked
spokeshave
spokesman
spokesmanship
spokesmodel
spokesperson

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed as an alteration of earlier "spakeman," combining the past tense stem of "speak" with "man."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spokesman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spokesman
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