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representative
representative /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv, ˌrɛprəˈzɛnətɪv, ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnətɪv/
adjective
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Serving to represent or typify
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representative
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serving to represent or typify
Representative moviegoers
representative moviegoers
A representative modern play
a representative modern play
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Standing for something else
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representative
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standing for something else
The bald eagle is representative of the United States
the bald eagle is representative of the United States
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Being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
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representative
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being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
Representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people
representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people
noun
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A person who represents others
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representative
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a person who represents others
The elected representative spoke on behalf of the constituents in the legislative assembly.
The elected representative spoke on behalf of the constituents in the legislative assembly.
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A member of the United States House of Representatives
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congresswoman
, congressperson
, congressman
, representative
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a member of the United States House of Representatives
The congressman delivered a passionate speech on healthcare reform.
The congressman delivered a passionate speech on healthcare reform.
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An advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
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interpreter
, spokesperson
, voice
, representative
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an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
The meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
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An item of information that is typical of a class or group
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representative
, exemplum
, illustration
, example
, instance
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an item of information that is typical of a class or group
This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome
There is an example on page 10
there is an example on page 10