spokespeople

plural noun

spokes·​peo·​ple ˈspōks-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce spokespeople (audio)
: people serving as spokesmen or spokeswomen

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In Catawba, Lincoln and Iredell-Statesville school districts, meetings begin with a moment of silence, district spokespeople confirmed. Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 Rather, the city’s creative community lost not just one of its most important comedic actors and spokespeople, but one of its most enthusiastic supporters. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025 Multiple spokespeople for the Beachwood police department declined to provide the report to JTA. Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025 Executive Voices: Humanizing Brands Through Leadership Brands are moving beyond corporate channels and tapping into their executives’ voices as the real brand spokespeople. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spokespeople

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spokespeople was in 1972

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“Spokespeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spokespeople. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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