■ adjective
1》 typical of a class or group.
↘containing typical examples of many or all types.
2》 (of a legislative or deliberative assembly) consisting of people chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group.
↘(of a government or political system) based on such representation of the people.
3》 serving as a portrayal of something.
■ noun
1》 a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
2》 an agent of a firm who travels to potential clients to sell its products.
3》 an example of a class or group.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun