All meanings of "spokesperson"!!

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Hi guys!I need all the meanings for spokesperson and how it also can be used. (dictionnary doesn't help)If somebody says he was the "spokesperson of the institut", what exactly is he?A) He is something like a speaker, right?B) Could he also be an independent examining doctor? I mean with that, a person whom the therapeutical institut or health insurance asks whether they should pay a therapy for someone or not.Is B) true??Thanks a lot!Jake

Nef · Accepted Answer

If somebody says he was the "spokesperson of the institut", what exactly is he?

A) He is something like a speaker, right?

B) Could he also be an independent examining doctor? I mean with that, a person whom the therapeutical institut or health insurance asks whether they should pay a therapy for someone or not.

Is B) true??

Hello,

From www.dictionary.com

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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A) As I understand the term, a spokesperson is a representative of an organization, group, or even of another person. As a designated representative, the spokesperson is a point of contact and generally will express the point of view of the group or business he or she serves. Very often, spokespeople from a large company might be part of the Public Affairs or Public Relations section. In addition to providing information, a big part of a spokesperson's job is trying to make his or her bosses and organization "look good" and appear in the most favorable light possible. He/she might also be empowered to make some commitments on behalf of the group or person represented, but this isn't always the case.

B) No. An independent person would not be a spokesperson in the sense I understand the term. The independent person might be an arbitor, a mediator, an expert who makes a decision...but not a spokesperson.

MrPedantic · Answer

Additionally:

You usually say "spokesperson for X", not "of X".

MrP

Swiss Jake · Answer

Thanks a lot Nef!

MrP, I greatly appreciate comments like yours in this case! Thank you.

Jake

MrPedantic · Answer

You're welcome, SJ!

MrP

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