Synonyms for representative

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1. Characteristic

   typical, symbolic, illustrative, emblematic; see characteristic, illustrative, typical.

2. Characterized by representation by elected delegates

   democratic, elected, representational; see democratic, republican.

noun

1. An emissary

   deputy, spokesperson, sales agent; see agent 1, delegate, diplomat 1.

   Diplomatic and consular representatives include: envoy, ambassador, consul, deputy, emissary, legate, minister, plenipotentiary, nuncio, attaché, diplomatic agent, chancellor, commissioner.

2. One who is elected to the lower legislative body

   congressman, congresswoman, assemblyman, assemblywoman, councilman, councilwoman, councilperson, member of congress, member of parliament, deputy, legislator, councilor, Speaker of the House; see also legislator, senator.