2representative noun
plural representatives [count] 1 a : someone who acts or speaks for or in support of another person or group
▪ a sales representative [=a salesperson] ▪ the actor's personal representative [=agent]
b : a member of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress or of a state government
▪ Do you know who your representatives are? ▪ state representatives ▪ The bill was introduced by Representative Smith. 2 : a person or thing that is typical of a group
▪ a representative of her age group
▪ a sales representative [=a salesperson] ▪ the actor's personal representative [=agent]
b : a member of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress or of a state government
▪ Do you know who your representatives are? ▪ state representatives ▪ The bill was introduced by Representative Smith.
▪ a representative of her age group
