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Spokesman vs. Spokesperson — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Spokesman and Spokesperson

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Spokesman

A person who makes statements on behalf of a group or individual
A spokesman for Greenpeace

Spokesperson

A spokesperson, spokesman, or spokeswoman, is someone engaged or elected to speak on behalf of others.

Spokesman

A man who speaks on behalf of another or others. See Usage Note at man.

Spokesperson

A spokesman or spokeswoman (used as a neutral alternative)
A spokesperson for the Scottish Office

Spokesman

One who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of people.

Spokesperson

A spokesman or a spokeswoman.
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Spokesman

One who speaks for another.
He shall be thy spokesman unto the people.

Spokesperson

A person who acts as the voice of another person or a group of people.

Spokesman

A male spokesperson

Spokesperson

An advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose;
The meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government

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