# spokesmen

/ˈspoʊksmɪn/ (US) · /spˈəʊksmɛn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spokesmen
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

a person who speaks for a group, company, or organization. They are the official voice that shares information with the public or the news.

For teachers: a person who speaks on behalf of a group, organization, or individual. Often used in the plural to refer to the official representatives of a corporation or government body.

## Examples

- While the CEO remained silent, several spokesmen for the corporation issued conflicting statements regarding the safety of the new product line, leading to a significant drop in consumer trust.

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