First Known Use: 1883
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press agent
noun
: a person whose job is to give information about an important or famous person or organization to news reporters
Full Definition of PRESS AGENT
: an agent employed to establish and maintain good public relations through publicity
— press–agent verb
— press–agent·ry \-ˈā-jən-trē\ noun
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