Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An ombudsman or ombudswoman.

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  • noun An ombudsman or ombudswoman.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[ombuds(man) + person.]

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Examples

  • Neil: Tell your beloved that becuase of Neil I did call the ombudsperson today and that there is going to begin an investigation into VIHA they say they can't investiage beacon.

    Non-human Elizabeth McClung 2008

  • The debate was sparked by a presentation from the technical committee on constitutional issues on the matter of a guardian of the people -- delicately and variously referred to as "public defender", "ombudsperson", "ombud" and ombudsman.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1993

  • Calcutta, April 27: Nasscom has suggested that the IT and BPO industry should adopt the concept of an "ombudsperson".

    The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Frontpage 2010

  • Calcutta, April 27: Nasscom has suggested that the IT and BPO industry should adopt the concept of an "ombudsperson".

    The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Frontpage 2010

  • He said Judge Kimberly Prost's appointment to the new position of committee "ombudsperson" should facilitate the unanimity needed to remove names.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

  • Human rights organizations and sanctions experts generally applauded the resolution, which among other things creates an "ombudsperson" to hear complaints from those who believe they have been singled out erroneously.

    NYT > Home Page 2009

  • "ombudsperson" in the industry would "give stakeholders the confidence and accessibility to raise their concerns".

    The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Frontpage 2010

  • "ombudsperson" in the industry would "give stakeholders the confidence and accessibility to raise their concerns".

    The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) - Frontpage 2010

  • In December, the Council approved a U. S.-sponsored resolution to establish an impartial ombudsperson and a Canadian lawyer and judge, Kimberly Prost, was appointed in July.

    Evelyn Leopold: UN Removes Five Taliban From Its Blacklist (Two are Dead) 2010

  • It would not be unreasonable to think that the job he has offered involves serving as a sort of USDA "Special Envoy" -- bridging misunderstandings, class differences, or race differences -- a sort of ombudsperson fixer -- among the USDA's constituents and within the Department.

    Steve Clemons: Note to Sherrod: Kick the Tires of Vilsack's Offer of "Unique Opportunity" 2010

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