representative

noun adjective

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: rep-re-sent-a-tive (5)

English Definition

A person chosen or elected to speak and act for others.

Example Sentence

She is the elected representative for our district.

US IPA /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/
UK IPA /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/