spokesperson

noun B2

Meaning

A spokesperson is a person who speaks on behalf of an organization or group, conveying information and representing its views to the public or media.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "spokesperson" with "spokesman" or "spokeswoman," which are gender-specific terms; "spokesperson" is gender-neutral.

Example Sentences

The spokesperson announced the company ’ s new environmental policy today .
The spokesperson explained the new policy during the press conference .
The spokesperson explained the new rules clearly to everyone .
Who is the spokesperson for the company in this meeting ?

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