spokesperson — a person who speaks officially for a group or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who speaks officially for a group or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspoʊkspɜːrsən/
Korean meaning: 단체나 조직을 대표해서 공식적으로 발언하는 사람, 대변인
Korean pronunciation: **스포**크스퍼슨
Example Sentences
- The pizza company's spokesperson claimed their cheese comes from 'the happiest cows in the world.'
- As the family spokesperson, my mom always explains why we're late to every gathering.
- The spokesperson refused to comment on the CEO's unusual hobby of collecting rubber ducks.
spokesperson
NOUN//ˈspoʊkspɜːrsən//
a person who speaks officially for a group or organization
a person who speaks officially for a group or organization
The spokesperson presents before the chairperson and salesperson!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
spoke(speak의 과거형)와 person이 합쳐져서 '말하는 사람'이라는 의미로 만들어진 복합어입니다. 1970년대에 성별 중립적인 표현으로 spokesman/spokeswoman을 대체하기 위해 만들어졌습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza company's spokesperson claimed their cheese comes from 'the happiest cows in the world.'”
“As the family spokesperson, my mom always explains why we're late to every gathering.”
“The spokesperson refused to comment on the CEO's unusual hobby of collecting rubber ducks.”
“The hospital spokesperson provided updates on the patient's condition during the press conference.”
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