representative

Meaning

Adj

1. Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
2. Representing, showing a likeness.

Noun

1. A delegate.
2. A delegate.
3. A delegate.
4. (US) A delegate.
5. A delegate.
6. Something standing for something else.
7. Something standing for something else.
8. Something standing for something else.
9. Something standing for something else.
10. Something standing for something else.

Synonyms

agent

delegate

deputy

proxy

substitute

envoy

typical

ambassador

example

spokesman

emissary

attorney

messenger

characteristic

spokesperson

exponent

specimen

model

broker

surrogate

congressman

instance

diplomat

delegation

illustration

stand-in

classic

represent

standard

voice

advocate

exemplary

commissioner

stand for

representational

apostle

sample

representation

minister

assemblyman

member of parliament

business agent

interpreter

distributor

proponent

believer

dealer

alternate

figurative

counsel

Translations

représentant

representante

Vertreter

representante

Repräsentant

rappresentante

Stellvertreter

afgevaardigde

vertegenwoordiger

député

Abgeordneter

rappresentativo

ممثل

représentatif

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: -

In summary

From Middle English (implied in representatyfliche), from Old French representatif. By surface analysis, represent + -ative; See representation.