representative
Definition
- n. a person who represents others
- adj. serving to represent or typify
- adj. standing for something else
- adj. being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
Word forms
- Plural
- representatives
Example sentences
n.
The representative from our town spoke passionately about the need for more funding for schools.
a.
The painting is a representative example of the artist's style during that period.