OMBUDSMAN


Meaning of OMBUDSMAN in English

[ 'ɒmbʊdzmən ]

■ noun ( plural ombudsmen ) an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against an organization, especially a public authority.

Origin

1950s: from Swed., 'legal representative'.

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