spokesman

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: spokesmen

Meaning · English

One who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of people.

Noun

Examples

One study of popular escapistic communications indicates that the recipients regarded the heroes and spokesmen as "trustworthy models and guides."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “spokesman” mean?

One who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of people.

Is “spokesman” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.