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spokesperson

noun spokes·per·son \-ˌpər-s^ən\

: a man or woman who speaks for or represents someone or something

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First Known Use of SPOKESPERSON

1971

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Synonyms: mouth, mouthpiece, point man, point person, prophet, speaker, spokesman

Rhymes with SPOKESPERSON

chairperson, craftsperson, draftsperson, first person, houseperson, in person, layperson, newsperson, nonperson, salesperson, third person, unperson

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spokesperson

noun spokes·per·son \ˈspōks-ˌpər-s^ən\

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