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om·buds·man \ˈämˌbu̇dzmən, ˈȯm-, -(ˌ)bəd-, ämˈb-, ȯmˈb-, -ˌman\ noun (plural ombuds·men \-mən, -ˌmen\) Etymology: Swedish, literally, representative, commissioner, from Old Norse umbothsmathr, from umboth commission (from um around + bjōtha to command) + mathr man — more at ember day bid man 1. : a government official (as in Sweden or New Zealand) appointed to receive and investigate complaints made by individuals against abuses or capricious acts of public officials 2. : one that investigates complaints (as from students or customers), reports findings, and helps to achieve equitable settlements • om·buds·man·ship \-_mənˌship \ noun |