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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A person who publicizes favorable interpretations of the words and actions of a public figure, especially a politician.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun a spokesperson for a political party or candidate who tries to forestall negative publicity.

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  • noun A person employed to gloss over a poor public image (or present it in a better light) in business and politics, especially after unfavourable results have been achieved. A lobbyist; PR person.
  • verb To generate spin (favourable interpretation or bias).

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  • noun a public relations person who tries to forestall negative publicity by publicizing a favorable interpretation of the words or actions of a company or political party or famous person

Etymologies

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From spin + doctor.

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  • A press or PR officer employed to put a positive "spin" or angle on stories about his/her employer.

    October 26, 2007