representative

Meaning

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.

a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others

a person chosen to act or speak for others; acting on behalf of others

Example Sentences

The representative addressed critical issues.

Each district elects a representative to serve in the parliament.

She is the representative of the workers in the negotiation.

Synonyms

delegate, spokesperson, agent, envoy, ambassador

Entry 1

delegate, spokesperson

Entry 2

delegate, agent, spokesperson, envoy, ambassador

Entry 3

delegate, agent, spokesperson, envoy

Antonyms

opponent, bystander, constituent, voter, represented, individual, independent

Entry 1

opponent, bystander

Entry 2

constituent, voter, represented

Entry 3

individual, independent

Collocations

elected representative, sales representative, government representative, legal representative, company representative, official representative, political representative

Entry 2

elected representative, sales representative, government representative, legal representative

Entry 3

company representative, official representative, political representative