Representative: meaning, definitions and examples

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representative

[ ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv ]

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in politics

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others; a member of a legislative body.

Synonyms

ambassador, delegate, spokesperson

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.

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typical

Typical of a class, group, or body of opinion.

Synonyms

characteristic, exemplary, typical

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:

🇵🇹 representante

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधि

🇩🇪 Vertreter

🇮🇩 perwakilan

🇺🇦 представник

🇵🇱 przedstawiciel

🇯🇵 代表者 (daihyou-sha)

🇫🇷 représentant

🇪🇸 representante

🇹🇷 temsilci

🇰🇷 대표자 (daepyoja)

🇸🇦 ممثل (mumathil)

🇨🇿 zástupce

🇸🇰 zástupca

🇨🇳 代表 (dàibiǎo)

🇸🇮 predstavnik

🇮🇸 fulltrúi

🇰🇿 өкіл

🇬🇪 წარმომადგენელი (tsarmomadgeneli)

🇦🇿 nümayəndə

🇲🇽 representante

Word origin

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.