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Definition representative in British English
representative
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
1
someone who has been chosen or elected by a person or group to vote, give opinions, or make decisions for them
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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