Associations to the word «Ombudsman»

Wiktionary

OMBUDSMAN, noun. An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.
OMBUDSMAN, noun. A designated internal mediator in an organization whose duty is to assist members with conflict resolution and other problems and to serve as independent consultant to recommend changes to policies or procedures to improve organization effectiveness, efficiency, and humaneness.

Dictionary definition

OMBUDSMAN, noun. A government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley