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Typical of a class, group, or body of opinion
“This is a representative farm that utilizes typical production methods.”
Serving as a portrayal or symbol of something
“One of Whitman's most famous works is a representative poem that takes on the qualities of everyday life itself.”
(of a government or political system) Based on elected or chosen representatives
“Elections were meant to create a representative plurality that would equate to true democracy.”
Symbolic or metaphorical in nature
Like a living being, resembling life, giving an accurate representation
Peculiar to a specific individual
Full of virtue, having excellent moral character
In accordance with the truth or facts
In accordance with a legal constitution
(of political activity) Participated in by a large part of the public rather than driven by politicians or political parties
Relating to the government's legislative branch, typically conducted in a parliamentary system
Being a (usually small-scale) representation of
A person sent or authorized to represent others
“The new agency will be involved in rule-making as the representative of injured workers.”
A person appointed to act or speak for another or others
“A representative from the company will be providing a statement on recent developments soon.”
An agent of a firm who travels to potential clients to sell its products
“In his early years, Ray worked as a sales representative who traveled to diners throughout America.”
A person appointed to act for, or to represent, a group
“He was excited at the opportunity of becoming a representative in Congress.”
One who acts as a stand-in for somebody else
“I acted as my father's representative in his absence.”
An example of a class or group
“Many saw Freytag's novel as the quintessential representative of a lost optimism from the early days of entrepreneurial capitalism.”
A person who is employed to perform routine chores and manual labor, especially on a farm or ranch
A person employed to manage another's property, especially a large house or estate
A person who executes the plans and directives of another
A person, country, or organization that has joined a group, society, or team
A person who spends money on goods or services from a shop or business
A leader or person in authority
A deputation or mission sent by one ruler or state to another
A sample or specimen used for testing or analysis
A representative or promoter of a specified activity
One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch
A business or organization providing a particular service
A person employed to guide and assist a group of tourists
That which represents
A person who has arrived somewhere
A group of people entrusted by a government or other official body with authority to do something
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