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| om·buds·wom·an [ ómbədz wmmən, óm bdz wmmən, óm budz wmmən ] (plural om·buds·wom·en [ ómbədz wìmmin, óm bdz wìmmin, óm budz wìmmin ]) |
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1. nongovernmental investigator: a woman responsible for investigating and resolving complaints from consumers or other members of the public against a company, institution, or other organization
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2. government official: a female government official responsible for impartially investigating citizens' complaints against a public authority or institution and trying to bring about a fair settlement
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| [Mid-20th century. After ombudsman] |
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