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REPRESENTATIVE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Representative.

How to pronounce representative:

US

Representative - as an adjective

Standing for something else

Example: "The bald eagle is representative of the united states"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonrepresentative

Representative - as a noun

An advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

Example: "The meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interpreterspokespersonvoice
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advocateadvocatorexponentproponent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A member of the united states house of representatives

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
congressmancongresswoman
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
legislator
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An item of information that is typical of a class or group

Example: "This patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exampleillustrationinstance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
information
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Representative - as an adjective satellite

Serving to represent or typify

Example: "Representative moviegoers"

Being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives

Example: "Representative government as defined by abraham lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people"

Example Sentences

"Each state in the United States has two senators and a representative in the House of Representatives."
"I am meeting with my representative tomorrow to discuss the new legislation."
"The company hired a representative to promote their products in different regions."
"The union appointed a representative to negotiate with the management."
"The student council elected a representative to voice their concerns to the school administration."
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Word Game Points

Is REPRESENTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, representative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REPRESENTATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is REPRESENTATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, representative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPRESENTATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is REPRESENTATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, representative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPRESENTATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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