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ombudsman

Pronunciation: /ˈɒmbʊdzmən/

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Definition of ombudsman

noun (plural ombudsmen)

an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against a company or organization, especially a public authority.
(the Ombudsman) Britishinformal term for Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.