Representatives: meaning, definitions and examples

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representatives

[ ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvz ]

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in politics

People chosen or appointed to act or speak on behalf of others, especially in a legislative assembly.

Synonyms

delegates, deputies, spokespersons

Examples of usage

The representatives in Congress debate and vote on new laws.
She was elected as the student representative for her class.
The company sent representatives to negotiate the contract.
The union representatives met with the management to discuss the workers' demands.
The representatives of the different political parties clashed during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "representatives" in other languages:

🇵🇹 representantes

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधियों

🇩🇪 Vertreter

🇮🇩 perwakilan

🇺🇦 представники

🇵🇱 przedstawiciele

🇯🇵 代表者

🇫🇷 représentants

🇪🇸 representantes

🇹🇷 temsilciler

🇰🇷 대표자

🇸🇦 مُمَثِّلون

🇨🇿 zástupci

🇸🇰 zástupcovia

🇨🇳 代表

🇸🇮 predstavniki

🇮🇸 fulltrúar

🇰🇿 өкілдер

🇬🇪 წარმომადგენლები

🇦🇿 nümayəndələr

🇲🇽 representantes

Word origin

The word 'representatives' originated from the Latin word 'representare', which means 'to present, show, portray'. The concept of representatives dates back to ancient civilizations, where individuals were chosen to represent a group or community in decision-making processes. The role of representatives has evolved over time, becoming an essential part of democratic systems around the world.