Spokesman vs. Spokesperson — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Spokesman and Spokesperson
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Definitions
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