representative

US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

UK /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/

A2

noun

  • Typical example of a particular category
  • Politician who acts on behalf of the people
  • A person who acts as an agent or sales person

adjecitve

  • Acting or speaking for other people
  • Typical of a particular group or thing

Examples

a broadly representative sample

Exhibits include a widely representative collection of railway rolling stock.