representative
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ noun B1- Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. · She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.
- One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. · I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.
- An heir.
- Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. · All representatives face re-election every two years.
- A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman.
- Something representing or standing for another; a symbol, an embodiment.
- A member of a particular class.
- Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type.
Plural representatives
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It was evident that the fiery temper of the Baskervilles was not extinct in this their last representative.
Still, in spite of this, Albert displayed his most dazzling and effective costumes each time he visited the theatres; but, alas, his elegant toilet was wholly thrown away, and one of the most worthy representatives of Parisian fashion had to carry with him the mortifying reflection that he had nearly overrun Italy without meeting with a single adventure.
A most edifying representative I shall make of all the domestic virtues—don’t you think so?
“You will, I trust, excuse me, monsieur, for not calling you by your title when I first addressed you,” he said, “but you are aware that we are living under a popular form of government, and that I am myself a representative of the liberties of the people.”
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