spokesman
UK: ˈspəʊksmən | US: ˈspoʊksmən
n. a person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
n. a representative or official spokesperson
spokesman = spoke<speak> + s<plural/connective> + man<person>
- spoke: Derived from Old English spacan (to speak), related to modern "speak."
- s: A connective or plural marker, linking "spoke" and "man."
- man: From Old English mann, meaning "person" or "human."
Etymology Origin:
The word "spokesman" originated in Middle English as a compound of "spoke" (an archaic past tense of "speak") and "man." It originally referred to someone who "spoke for" others, evolving into its modern role as an official representative. The term reflects the historical role of designated communicators in groups or communities.
The company appointed a spokesman to address the media.
As the team's spokesman, he conveyed their demands to management.
The government spokesman denied the allegations.
She served as the spokesman for the environmental campaign.
The union spokesman announced the strike decision.