Definition

A person who investigates complaints and helps to resolve issues, often in a neutral and impartial way.

Example

The ombudsperson helped the employees address their concerns about workplace policies.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new ombudsperson at our school?

Yeah, I heard they're really helpful with student concerns.

I think having an ombudsperson is a great idea for resolving issues.

Definitely! It's nice to have someone neutral to talk to.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ombudsperson → The word is derived from 'ombudsman' (from Swedish 'ombud', meaning representative or agent) and the English suffix '-person' (meaning a person who). An ombudsperson is a person who acts as a representative or agent, often to address complaints or concerns.

Memory Tip

Think of a representative ('ombud') who is a person ('-person') helping to address issues or complaints.

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