representative

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representative is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words 3 Adjective 3.1 Synonyms 3.2 Antonyms

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Singular representative

Plural representatives

1. A person who represents a group or company.

   The ambassador is our representative.

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• (person who represents) envoy, delegate, agent, spokesperson, diplomat, ambassador

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• proxy
• rep
• represent
• presentation

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Positive representative

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Typical of a group.

   This is a representative sample.

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• characteristic
• exemplary
• typical

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• uncharacteristic
• unusual
• different