representatives

Noun

representative (plural representatives)

1. Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body.
   • She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.
2. One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity.
   • I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.
3. An heir.
   • This pathetic remonstrance had the desired effect upon his representative, who spared no pains to fulfill the request of the deceased […].1751, [Tobias] Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle […], volume (please specify |volume=I to IV), London: Harrison and Co., […], →OCLC
4. (US) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives.
   • All representatives face re-election every two years.
5. A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman.

   Synonyms:

   minister

6. (UK) A worker at a holiday resort who escorts guests and leads activities.

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