Aware of the impression he had made--few men were quicker than he at such discoveries--Mr Chester followed up the blow by propounding certain virtuous maxims, somewhat vague and general in their nature, doubtless, and occasionally partaking of the character of truisms, worn a little out at elbow, but delivered in so charming a voice and with such ...
Definition of ombudsman for English Language Learners. : a person (such as a government official or an employee) who investigates complaints and tries to deal with problems fairly.
ombudsman [(om-buhdz-muhn, om-boodz-muhn)] An official appointed by a government or other organization to investigate complaints against people in authority. This position is designed to give those with less power â the âlittle peopleâ â a voice in the operation of large organizations.