spokesmen

Group voice bearers

Spokesmen is the plural of spokesman, a person who speaks on behalf of another person, group, or organization.

While spokesman traditionally referred to men in this role, it was long used generically for anyone serving as an official voice.

The gender-neutral spokesperson has largely replaced it in formal contexts, though spokesmen persists when referring specifically to male representatives or in older usage patterns.

representatives

delegates

Chosen representatives or assigns

envoysOfficial diplomatic representatives
ambassadorsOfficial diplomatic representatives
emissariesOfficial representatives sent abroad

proxies · surrogates · liaisons · diplomats · agents · messengers · intermediaries · go-betweens · negotiators · mediators

communication

statements

Expressed claims or declarations

announcementsOfficial statements to many
briefingsShort informational meetings
press conferencesFormal journalist gatherings

interviews · declarations · rhetoric · messaging · talking points · soundbites · speeches · addresses · remarks · responses

advocacy

lobbying

Advocating to decision-makers

campaigningActively pursuing political support
endorsementFormal expression of support
promotionRank increase or publicity

championing · defending · supporting · backing · activism · petitioning · crusading · rallying · publicizing · representing

Opposites

role in communication

spokesmenaudience

Gathered viewers collectively

listeners · recipients · spectators · observers · constituents

authority and decision-making

spokesmendecision-makers

Those with choosing power

principals · leaders · executives · bosses · authorities

Family

spokesman

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