Word
spokesperson
Phoneticsspokesper·son
US/ˈspoʊkspɝsən/
UK/spˈəʊkspəsən/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The company spokesperson answered questions from the reporters.”
contextual
“A spokesperson for the hospital confirmed that all patients were safe after the power outage.”
complex
“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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “spokesperson” in context.
Verb
01. act as a spokesperson
“She was asked to act as a spokesperson for the local charity during the fundraiser.”
verb + prep + noun
02. appoint a spokesperson
“The committee decided to appoint a spokesperson to handle all media inquiries.”
verb + noun
03. refuse to comment as a spokesperson
“The official had to refuse to comment as a spokesperson until the investigation was complete.”
verb + infinitive
Adjective
04. chief spokesperson
“As the chief spokesperson, he is responsible for the company's public image.”
adj + noun
05. official spokesperson
“The official spokesperson for the White House issued a statement this morning.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. government spokesperson
“The government spokesperson briefed the press on the new environmental policy.”
noun + noun
07. spokesperson for the company
“A spokesperson for the company denied the rumors about the upcoming layoffs.”
noun + prep + noun
08. spokesperson added
09. spokesperson later
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the group being represented.
Real-World Examples
“A Daera spokesperson said their door would "remain open to engage with all including the UFU".” “All flights were scheduled to operate normally on Friday, a spokesperson from Narita airport said.” “A spokesperson for NIAS said it "will always recognise best practice across the UK".” “The spokesperson declined to comment on why those orders were being violated.” Etymology
From spoke (“past participle of speak”) + -s- + person.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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