representative

  1. Adjective.  Typical; having the same properties of interest as a larger group.
  2. Noun.  One who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation.
  3. Noun.  A member of a legislative or governing body who represents a constituency.
  4. Noun.  One that is taken as typical of its class.
  5. Noun.  (US, politics) A member of the US House of Representatives.

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