representative
Noun, Adjective
UK
rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tiv
US
rep-rih-ZEN-tuh-tiv
Level: b2
Definition
A person who speaks for others; typical.
Example
"Our class representative will share our ideas with the principal."
"This sample is representative of the whole product line."
"The sales representative visited our office today."
Explanation
Someone chosen to act for a group (noun), or showing a good example (adj).