Ombudsmann — meaning in English

English meaning

• ombudsman noun An official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organisation, and to recommend a fair settlement.
• referee noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.

Senses

Ombudsmann is used for these senses in English:

• ombudsman 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.
• referee A person who settles a dispute.

ombudsman — full definition

1. noun An official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organisation, and to recommend a fair settlement.
2. noun A person inside an organisation whose job is to handle internal grievances confidentially, such as a university or newspaper ombudsman.

referee — full definition

1. noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.
2. noun A person who provides a reference for someone, such as for a job application.
3. verb To act as the officiating judge of a game.

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