ombudswoman: Meaning and Definition of

om•buds•wom•an

Pronunciation: (om'budz-woom"un, -boodz-, ôm'-), [key]
— pl. -wom•en.
  1. a woman employed to investigate complaints against government or institutional officials, employers, etc.
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