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/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others.
The representative from the local council attended the meeting.
A person who represents a certain group, organization, or constituency.
She was elected as the representative for her district in the national assembly.
A typical example of a particular category or group.
The painting is a representative work of the impressionist movement.
adjective
Serving to represent or characterize.
The representative sample provided adequate data for the research study.
Typical of a group or class.
He made a representative choice that aligned with the community's values.
Etymology
From Latin 'repraesentativus', meaning 'serving to represent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sales representative:
A person whose job is to sell products or services for a company.
representative democracy:
A type of democracy where elected officials represent a group of people.
cultural representative:
A person who represents the interests or culture of a specific group.