noun
- Plural of ombudsman; officials appointed to investigate complaints by citizens against government agencies or public institutions.
Usage: Plural form; singular is 'ombudsman'; Common in government and institutional contexts
Examples
- The ombudsmen reviewed hundreds of complaints from residents about unfair housing practices.
- Several ombudsmen work in the state government to protect citizens' rights.
- The university hired new ombudsmen to handle student grievances.
- Ombudsmen serve as independent investigators between the public and government agencies.
- The office of ombudsmen ensures that complaints are fairly examined and resolved.