Sözcüs

Sözcüs is a Turkish noun used to denote a person who speaks on behalf of a group, organization, or individual. In everyday usage, a sözcüs acts as a spokesperson or mouthpiece, conveying official statements and representing the interests of those they speak for. The word is built from the root söz (word, speech) with a derivational suffix that marks an occupational or agent role. While the related form sözcü is common, sözcüs appears in some stylistic or regional usages as well.

Usage and context can vary by sector. In politics, a party sözcüsü handles media inquiries and communicates party positions. In business or institutions, a kurumsal or corporate sözcüsü performs similar functions for a company or organization. The term is widely understood in Turkish media and public discourse and often appears in phrases such as basın sözcüsü (press spokesperson) and kurum sözcüsü (organization spokesperson). In some contexts, sözcü can imply a more formal or official representative, whereas other terms like konuşmacı (speaker) or temsilci (delegate) highlight different communicative roles.

In literature and analysis of political communication, the concept of a sözcüs is used to discuss how groups manage public messaging and authenticity, as well as the boundaries of spokesperson authority. The term also intersects with related roles in public relations and communication strategies.

Note: Sözcü is also the name of a Turkish daily newspaper. This proper noun is etymologically related but distinct from the generic term described here. See also basın sözcüsü; konuşmacı; temsilci.