spokeswoman
Definition
Noun: A woman who is chosen or employed to speak officially on behalf of another person, a group, or an organization. She represents their views, answers questions, and communicates information to the public or the media.
Usage
The word "spokeswoman" is used to specify the gender of the spokesperson. It is typically followed by "for" to indicate who or what she represents. * The spokeswoman for the company issued a statement regarding the new policy. * She acted as the spokeswoman for the environmental coalition during the press conference.
Examples
- A spokeswoman from the hospital confirmed the patient's condition was stable.
- The union spokeswoman announced the results of the vote to the waiting reporters.
- As the official spokeswoman, her role was to clarify the government's position on the issue.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal contexts such as corporate communications, politics, and public relations.
- In modern usage, the gender-neutral term "spokesperson" is frequently preferred to avoid specifying gender, unless it is particularly relevant to the context.
Variants and Related Words
- Spokesperson (n): A gender-neutral term for a person who speaks on behalf of a group or organization.
- Spokesman (n): A man who is chosen or employed to speak officially on behalf of another person, a group, or an organization.
- Representative (n): A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
- Spokesmodel (n): A person, often in advertising or promotions, who acts as a spokesperson and a model.
Synonyms
- Mouthpiece
- Agent
- Advocate
- Representative
- Press officer
Related Phrases
- Act as spokeswoman for: To perform the role of speaking on behalf of.
- She agreed to act as spokeswoman for the charity event.
- Serve as spokeswoman: To fulfill the function of a spokeswoman.
- She served as spokeswoman for the campaign for over a year.
Noun
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a female spokesperson
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