Spokesmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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spokesmen

 

[ หˆspษ™สŠksmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public representation

A spokesman is a person who speaks on behalf of a group, organization, or individual, typically to convey messages to the public or the media. They are often responsible for communicating policies, positions, and responses to public inquiries. The role is crucial in managing the flow of information and can involve addressing complex issues.

Synonyms

advocate, communicator, interlocutor, representative.

Examples of usage

  • The spokesman addressed the media after the meeting.
  • As the official spokesman for the company, he provided updates during the crisis.
  • The political spokesman clarified the party's stance on the new law.

Translations

Translations of the word "spokesmen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porta-vozes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฒเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sprecher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ juru bicara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั‚ัƒะฟะฐัŽั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mรณwcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒใƒผใ‚ฏใ‚นใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porte-parole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ portavoces

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถzcรผler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋ณ€์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุชุญุฏุซูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mluvฤรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hovorcovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘่จ€ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ govorci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ talsmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธะบะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ natiqlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ portavoces

Etymology

The term 'spokesman' emerged in the English language in the mid-19th century, originating from the combination of 'spoke,' the past tense of 'speak,' and 'man,' denoting a person. The use of 'man' as a suffix in many English words has historically denoted a person engaged in or characterized by a certain action or occupation. While the word initially applied to male individuals who communicated on behalf of others, its use has since expanded to include individuals of any gender, reflecting the evolving nature of language in the context of societal changes. With the rise of formal communication in politics, business, and social movements, the role of spokesman has become increasingly significant, aligning with a broader trend of professional spokespersons in various domains.