ˈspōksmən noun
( plural spokesmen )
Etymology: probably from spokes (poss. singular of spoke (I) , past participle of speak used as a noun) + man
1.
a. : one who speaks as the representative of another ; especially : one delegated by others to express or present their views or opinions publicly
acted as the industry spokesman on current problems — Current Biography
a recognized spokesman for the wage earners — William Green
b. : one that is or becomes an interpreter (as of an era) or an outstanding advocate (as of a cause)
had the chance to become the spokesman of the war generation — J.P.Bishop
great statesmen … emerge as personalities and spokesmen for ideologies — F.L.Mott
2. : one who makes a public address : orator , speaker