English Explanatory Dictionary

spokescouncil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An assembly of people, each representing a group of activists, who meet to discuss and coordinate their activities and make decisions by consensus.

Word forms

spokescouncil spokescouncils spokes council

Etymology

From spoke + council, from the model of the spokes of a wheel meeting in the hub, while also being influenced by its constituents serving as spokespersons for their groups.

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