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Spokesperson

Meaning in politics & government, with examples

/ˈspəʊkspɜːsn/nounCore term

In politics & government, spokesperson means: A person whose job is to speak officially to journalists and the public on behalf of a government, party or organization.

In Turkish: sözcü, basın sözcüsü

How it is used

News reports quote a government, ministry or party spokesperson, often without giving a name. Spokesman and spokeswoman are also used. In British politics, an opposition spokesperson on health or education is the party's main voice on that subject.

Example sentences

  1. A government spokesperson said no decision had been made yet.

  2. The party's spokesperson on education will reply to the minister's speech.

Common collocations

  • government spokesperson
  • party spokesperson
  • a spokesperson for
  • official spokesperson
  • press conferenceA meeting arranged by a politician or organization at which they make an announcement to journalists and answer their questions.
  • ministryA government department that is responsible for one area of public policy, such as health, education or finance, and is led by a minister.
  • spinA way of presenting information or events, especially to the media, that makes them look as favourable as possible for a politician, party or government.
  • speakerThe person chosen to chair the meetings of a parliament or one of its chambers, keep order during debates and represent the chamber officially.

This word in other fields

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