Representative: meaning, definitions and examples
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representative
[ หrษprษชหzษntษtษชv ]
in politics
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others; a member of a legislative body.
Synonyms
ambassador, delegate, spokesperson.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| representative |
Used in general contexts to describe someone who acts on behalf of a group, company, or organization. It can be formal or informal.
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| delegate |
Used in formal contexts to describe someone who is officially chosen to represent a group at a meeting or conference.
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| spokesperson |
Used for someone who speaks on behalf of an organization or group, often to the media or public. It implies a role of communication and public relations.
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| ambassador |
Used in diplomatic or very formal contexts to describe someone who represents a country, organization, or cause, often at an international level.
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Examples of usage
- The representative of the company attended the meeting on behalf of the CEO.
- She was elected as the representative of her district in the parliament.
typical
Typical of a class, group, or body of opinion.
Synonyms
characteristic, exemplary, typical.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| representative |
Used to describe someone or something that serves as an example or symbol for a group, idea, or class. Often applied in formal and official contexts.
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| typical |
Describes something that is usual or common for a particular person, place, or thing. Often neutral and used in daily conversations.
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| characteristic |
Describes a feature or quality that is typical to a person, place, or thing, highlighting what is unique or distinctive about them.
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| exemplary |
Used when talking about someone or something that is so good it can be used as an example to follow; typically has a positive connotation.
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Examples of usage
- Her behavior was not representative of the company's values.
- This sample is not representative of the population as a whole.
Translations
Translations of the word "representative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น representante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคจเคฟเคงเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Vertreter
๐ฎ๐ฉ perwakilan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะตะดััะฐะฒะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ przedstawiciel
๐ฏ๐ต ไปฃ่กจ่ (daihyou-sha)
๐ซ๐ท reprรฉsentant
๐ช๐ธ representante
๐น๐ท temsilci
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํ์ (daepyoja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ุซู (mumathil)
๐จ๐ฟ zรกstupce
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกstupca
๐จ๐ณ ไปฃ่กจ (dร ibiวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ predstavnik
๐ฎ๐ธ fulltrรบi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะบัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแแแแแแแแแ (tsarmomadgeneli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ nรผmayษndษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ representante
Etymology
The word 'representative' originated from the Latin word 'repraesentare', which means to present or exhibit. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to someone who stands in place of others or acts on their behalf. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, from political representation to being typical or characteristic of a group.
See also: misrepresent, represent, representable, representation, representational, representationalism, representations, representativeness, representatives, representing.