Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
representative
noun
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
Definition
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others.
Examples
- The school elected a student representative to voice their concerns in meetings.
- She works as a sales representative for a major company.
- Every state sends a representative to the national congress.
Meaning
A representative is someone who represents a group or a cause in various contexts, such as politics, business, or society.
Synonyms
- delegate
- agent
- spokesperson
- proxy
