Cool MateMeaning of Spokesperson
a person who speaks for a group or an organization
In simple words: A person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.
Spokesperson in a sentence
- a council spokesperson
- a spokesperson for the local council
How to use Spokesperson
Used in formal contexts when discussing representatives of companies or teams. Less common in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
be + spokesperson
Memory hint
Think of someone standing at a podium speaking for a group — 'spokes' for 'spokesperson'.
Related words
Collocations with Spokesperson
- official spokesperson
- government spokesperson
- appointed spokesperson
- public spokesperson
Synonyms for Spokesperson
- representative
- delegate
- agent
- mouthpiece
Common mistakes with Spokesperson
- Confusing with 'spokesman', which is gender-specific and less inclusive.
- Using the term for non-representative roles, like a regular employee.
Spokesperson appears in
Spokesperson in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متحدث رسمي
شخص يتكلم باسم مجموعة أو منظمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মুখপাত্র
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি কোনো দল বা সংস্থার পক্ষ থেকে কথা বলেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Sprecher/in
Jemand, der im Namen einer Gruppe oder Organisation spricht.
- SpanishEspañol
Portavoz
Alguien que habla por un grupo o una organización.
- Persianفارسی
سخنگو
شخصی که به نمایندگی از یک گروه یا سازمان صحبت میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Porte-parole
Quelqu'un qui parle pour un groupe ou une organisation.
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रवक्ता
एक व्यक्ति जो किसी समूह या संगठन की ओर से बोलता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Portavoce
Una persona che parla a nome di un gruppo o di un'organizzazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Porta-voz
Alguém que fala representando um grupo ou organização.
- RussianРусский
Спикер
Человек, который говорит от имени группы или организации.
- Urduاردو
ترجمان
ایک شخص جو کسی گروپ یا تنظیم کی طرف سے بات کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
发言人
代表某个团体或组织说话的人。
More words like Spokesperson
- Representative
- Delegate
- Agent
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Spokesperson
What does Spokesperson mean?
A person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.
What is the definition of Spokesperson?
a person who speaks for a group or an organization
How do you use Spokesperson in a sentence?
a council spokesperson
Can you give another example of Spokesperson?
a spokesperson for the local council
What are synonyms for Spokesperson?
Common alternatives include representative, delegate, agent, mouthpiece.
What is the opposite of Spokesperson?
Opposite meanings include listener, audience.
What words go with Spokesperson?
It commonly pairs with official spokesperson, government spokesperson, appointed spokesperson, public spokesperson.
What are common mistakes when using Spokesperson?
Confusing with 'spokesman', which is gender-specific and less inclusive. Using the term for non-representative roles, like a regular employee.
How do you pronounce Spokesperson?
US: /["/ˈspəʊkspɜːrsn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈspəʊkspɜːsn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Spokesperson?
Used in formal contexts when discussing representatives of companies or teams. Less common in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Spokesperson?
"Spokesperson" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.