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Meaning
Adj
●
Typical; having the same
properties
or interest as a
larger
group.
●
Representing,
showing
a likeness.
Noun
●
In Occupations & People:
A delegate.
Someone who
represents
others as a
member
of a
legislative
or
governing
body.
One who
speaks
for or
acts on
behalf
of another in a particular (especially
official
) capacity.
A company
agent
who
visits
potential
purchasers
; a salesman.
●
In Law, Occupations & People:
A delegate.
An heir.
●
In American English, Politics, Occupations & People:
A delegate.
Specifically, a
member
of the United States House of Representatives.
●
Something
standing for
something else.
Something
representing
or
standing for
another; a
symbol
, an embodiment.
A
member
of a particular class.
A
member
of a particular
class
.;Something (especially a
living
organism
)
regarded
as
typical
of its
class
; a type.
A
substitute
or analogue.
A
member
of a particular class.;Something (especially a
living
organism
)
regarded
as
typical
of its
class
; a type.
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Origin
representative
English
representatif
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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