spokesperson

/ˌspoʊksˈpʌrsn/

/ˈspʌʊkspəsɪn/

Other forms: spokespersons

Definitions of spokesperson

1. noun

   an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
   “the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government”

   synonyms: interpreter, representative, voice

   types:

   ambassador

   an informal representative

   flack, flack catcher, flak, flak catcher

   a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

   mouth, mouthpiece

   a spokesperson (as a lawyer)

   spokesman

   a male spokesperson

   spokeswoman

   a female spokesperson

   bagman, commercial traveler, commercial traveller, roadman, traveling salesman, travelling salesman

   a salesman who travels to call on customers

   tallyman

   one who sells goods on the installment plan

   type of:

   advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent

   a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea