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ombudsman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑːmbʊdzmən/ · UK /ˈɒmbʊdzmən/

ombudsman means: An independent official who examines people’s complaints about public services, companies, or other organizations.

noun

COMPLAINTS OFFICIALC1

An independent official who examines people’s complaints about public services, companies, or other organizations.

  • The ombudsman examined my complaint.
  • She asked the financial ombudsman to investigate the bank.
  • Several ombudsmen called for better protection for consumers.

Common phrases: financial ombudsman, public ombudsman, complain to ombudsman

INTERNAL MEDIATORC1

An independent person within an organization who helps its members deal with disagreements and other problems.

  • The university ombudsman helped resolve the dispute.
  • Staff can speak confidentially to the ombudsman.
  • Our ombudsman offers independent advice on workplace conflicts.

Similar words: mediator

Common phrases: university ombudsman, staff ombudsman, organizational ombudsman

Questions about ombudsman

What does ombudsman mean?

An independent official who examines people’s complaints about public services, companies, or other organizations.

What is ombudsman in other languages?

Türkçe: ombudsman · Español: defensor del pueblo · Français: médiateur · Deutsch: Ombudsmann · Italiano: difensore civico · 日本語: オンブズマン

How do you pronounce ombudsman?

In American English /ˈɑːmbʊdzmən/; in British English /ˈɒmbʊdzmən/.

How do you use ombudsman in a sentence?

The ombudsman examined my complaint. She asked the financial ombudsman to investigate the bank.

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