Definitions of spokesperson
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an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose“the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government”
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synonyms:
interpreter, representative, voice
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ambassador
an informal representative
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flack, flack catcher, flak, flak catcher
a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
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mouth, mouthpiece
a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
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spokesman
a male spokesperson
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spokeswoman
a female spokesperson
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bagman, commercial traveler, commercial traveller, roadman, traveling salesman, travelling salesman
a salesman who travels to call on customers
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tallyman
one who sells goods on the installment plan
Pronunciation
US
/ˌspoʊksˈpərsn/
UK
/ˈspəʊkspəsɪn/
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