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representative in Malay

wakil

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/

representative in Malay: wakil. In English, representative means typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

Malay words for representative

one who speaks for another
wakil

English meaning of representative

  1. adjective Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
  2. adjective Representing, showing a likeness.
  3. noun Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body.
  4. noun One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity.

Full definition of representative

representative in a sentence

  • Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?
  • the representative faculty of the human imagination
  • She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.

Synonyms of representative

representative in other languages

Questions about representative in Malay

What is the meaning of representative in Malay?
Representative in Malay is wakil.
Apakah maksud representative dalam bahasa Melayu?
Representative: wakil.
What does representative mean in English?
Representative means typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

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