spokesperson
n.a person who is chosen to speak for a group or an organization. You often see them on the news giving official information to the public.
n.an individual designated to speak on behalf of an organization or group. Often used in corporate or political contexts to ensure a unified public message.
“The company spokesperson answered questions from the reporters.”
“A spokesperson for the hospital confirmed that all patients were safe after the power outage.”
“The official spokesperson declined to comment on the ongoing investigation, citing the need to protect the privacy of those involved until the final report is released.”
Often followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the group being represented.
Usage spokesperson added · spokesperson later
From spoke (“past participle of speak”) + -s- + person.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.