"frontperson" meaning in All languages combined

See frontperson on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: frontpeople [plural]
Etymology: From front + person. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|front|person}} front + person Head templates: {{en-noun|frontpeople}} frontperson (plural frontpeople)
  1. (music) The lead singer of a band. Categories (topical): Music, People Related terms: frontman, frontwoman

Inflected forms

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