representative synonyms

representative

modif.

  1. Characteristic

    typical, symbolic, illustrative, emblematic; see characteristic, illustrative, typical.

  2. Characterized by representation by elected delegates

    democratic, elected, representational; see democratic, republican.

representative

n.

  1. An emissary

    deputy, spokesperson, sales agent; see agent 1, delegate, diplomat 1.

    Diplomatic and consular representatives include: envoy, ambassador, consul, deputy, emissary, legate, minister, plenipotentiary, nuncio, attaché, diplomatic agent, chancellor, commissioner.

  2. One who is elected to the lower legislative body

    congressman, congresswoman, assemblyman, assemblywoman, councilman, councilwoman, councilperson, member of congress, member of parliament, deputy, legislator, councilor, Speaker of the House; see also legislator, senator.

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