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Definition representative in British English

representative noun

[countable] noun
/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
1

someone who has been chosen or elected by a person or group to vote, give opinions, or make decisions for them

Example

an elected/political representative

Example

Delegates will meet with representatives from industry and the government.

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2

someone who is thought of as a typical member of a particular group

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Definition representative in British English