Word REPRESENTATIVE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

representative

🇺🇸 [ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv]

Meanings

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for others, often in a formal setting. A representative may serve as a delegate, spokesperson, or member of a legislative body. They represent the views or interests of a group.

Examples

• She is the representative for the district in the parliament.
• The company's representative explained the new policies.
• He was elected as a representative for the student body.

Synonyms

delegate • spokesperson • envoy

Antonyms

constituent • voter • non-representative