Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

state-representative

noun

/steɪt ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

Definition

A state representative is an elected official in the United States who serves in the lower house of a state’s legislature.

Examples

The state representative introduced a bill to improve education funding.
During the town hall meeting, the state representative listened to the concerns of local residents.

Meaning

The role of a state representative is to represent the interests and concerns of their constituents at the state level and to help create and pass laws.