representative

representative is on the Basic English 850 List.

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Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: rep‧re‧sen‧ta‧tive

Noun

Singular representative

Plural representatives

1. (countable) A representative is a person who represents a group or company.
   • Synonyms: envoy, delegate, agent, spokesperson, diplomat and ambassador

   The ambassador is our representative.

Related words

• proxy
• rep
• represent
• presentation

Adjective

Positive representative

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Typical of a group.
   • Synonyms: characteristic, exemplary and typical
   • Antonyms: uncharacteristic, unusual and different

   This is a representative sample.