spokesman

/'spouksmən/

Thân thiện

The company spokesman addressed the media at the press conference.

Definition

Noun: A spokesman is a man who is chosen or employed to speak officially on behalf of a group, organization, or another person. He represents their views and communicates information to the public or the media.

Usage

The word "spokesman" is used to identify the specific role of a male representative in communication. It is typically followed by "for" to indicate who or what he represents. * The company spokesman issued a statement to the press. * He acted as the spokesman for the environmental group.

Examples

• A police spokesman confirmed the details of the incident.
• The spokesman for the president denied the allegations.
• We need to appoint a spokesman to handle media inquiries.

Advanced Usage

• Official Spokesman: Emphasizes the formal, authorized nature of the role.
  • The Prime Minister's official spokesman briefed journalists.
• The term can be used in a more general sense to mean a male representative or advocate for a cause.
  • He became the de facto spokesman for the movement.

Variants and Related Words

• Spokesperson (noun): A gender-neutral term for a person who speaks on behalf of a group.
• Spokeswoman (noun): A woman who is chosen or employed to speak officially on behalf of a group.
• Spokespeople (noun): The plural, gender-neutral form for a group of spokespersons.

Synonyms

• Representative: A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others.
• Spokesperson: A person who speaks for a group.
• Mouthpiece: A person or publication that expresses the views of others (can sometimes have a negative connotation).
• Agent: A person who acts on behalf of another.

Related Phrases

• Act as spokesman for: To perform the role of spokesman.
  • He agreed to act as spokesman for the committee.
• According to a spokesman: Used to attribute information in news reporting.
  • According to a spokesman, the event has been postponed.

Notes on Usage

In modern English, the gender-neutral term "spokesperson" is often preferred in formal and general contexts to avoid specifying gender. "Spokesman" is still used, particularly when the gender of the individual is known and relevant, or in more traditional settings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a male spokesperson