representative
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/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
noun
B2
A person chosen to speak or act for others.
The committee includes a representative from each department.
B2
A person who sells a company's products.
Our sales representative visits stores every week.
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A typical example of a group.
She is a representative of modern artists.
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A member of the US House of Representatives.
The state representative voted on the new law.
adjective
B2
Typical of a group.
This survey is representative of public opinion.
B2
Including all types in a group.
We selected a representative group of students.
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Involving elected people.
A representative government makes decisions for the people.
translation
A person chosen to speak or act for others.; A person who sells a company's products.; A typical example of a group.; A member of the US House of Representatives.
Typical of a group.; Including all types in a group.; Involving elected people.
Word Forms
Plural
representatives