Definition

The role or position of a person who investigates complaints and helps resolve issues, often in an organization or government.

Example

She was appointed to the ombudsmanship to address employee grievances.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the role of ombudsmanship in our organization?

I haven't really looked into it, but it sounds important.

Yeah, it’s all about ensuring fairness and addressing concerns.

That makes sense; I think it could really improve communication.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ombudsmanship → The word is derived from 'ombudsman' (from Swedish 'ombud', meaning representative or agent, and 'man', meaning person) combined with '-ship' (meaning the state or condition of). It refers to the role or condition of being an ombudsman, a representative who addresses complaints and mediates disputes.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'ombudsman' as a 'representative person' ('ombud' means representative and 'man' means person) who helps resolve issues, and '-ship' indicates the role or state of that position.

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