Ombudsman
(noun)
An official appointed to investigate complaints and provide a resolution.
Origin:
The word 'ombudsman' comes from the swedish word 'ombudsmannen' which means 'representative.'.
Examples:
- The ombudsman is a neutral party who helps resolve disputes between citizens and the government.
- The company's ombudsman is responsible for handling employee complaints and concerns.
- The ombudsman is an important part of the government that helps ensure citizens' rights are protected.
- Many companies have ombudsmen to help ensure fair and ethical practices are followed.
- The ombudsman's job is to listen to both sides of a dispute and find a fair resolution.