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representative of vs representative for

Both 'representative of' and 'representative for' are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Representative of' is used to indicate that something or someone is typical or characteristic of a particular group or category. On the other hand, 'representative for' is used to indicate that someone is acting on behalf of or in place of another person or entity.

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representative of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'representative of' when you want to indicate that something or someone is typical or characteristic of a particular group or category.

Examples:

  • This painting is a representative of the artist's early work.
  • The student council president is a representative of the student body.
  • Thus everyone can become a representative of Good.
  • Ilya Ivanovich, you speak, as a representative of the older generation.
  • Endorse Ed as a representative of the future we're building.
  • They told us they want a representative of the Kusang government.
  • The representative of an observer nation or organisation.
  • We shall now hear from the representative of Athens, Themistocles.
  • And furthermore, as a representative of the church, I have the moral advantage.
  • He's the representative of one of the most famous American brands.
  • Always a pleasure to meet a representative of the blogosphere.
  • As representative of the Quarren people, I pledge our loyalty to you.
  • We dealt directly with the representative of the Grand Duchess.
  • Not as a representative of an oppressive class.
  • A representative of the people of Nye County.
  • We're here with Dr. Gaius Baltar, representative of Caprica.
  • Everywhere I go, I am welcomed as a representative of our people.
  • As a representative of your government, I am sure you understand our common interests.
  • I am Olga Dubovik, representative of Committee of Diplomatic Relations.
  • I stand here as a representative of all terrible things - this might be the worst.
  • I give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation.
  • I'm a representative of the Library of Congress.

Alternatives:

  • typical of
  • characteristic of
  • symbolic of
  • indicative of
  • exemplary of

representative for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'representative for' when you want to indicate that someone is acting on behalf of or in place of another person or entity.

Examples:

  • She is the representative for the company at the conference.
  • The lawyer is the representative for the defendant in court.
  • In 1994, he was elected into the Bundestag as representative for Hanau ballot.
  • She worked in-house for a while and now became our representative for Eastern Europe.
  • Her father was a representative for Brittany in national government.
  • Because I'll be the only representative for our nation, there.
  • Therefore, the infrastructure was no longer appropriate and "not representative for farmers in training".
  • This sample was deemed to be representative for the examination of possible injury to the Union industry.
  • Please contact your representative for access to service manuals, inspection protocols, etc.
  • The small Editing Group included one representative for each continent.
  • She chose a representative for her, her ex-husband and daughter.
  • After Ford is voted out of office, Cheney runs to be representative for Wyoming.
  • The sampling must be representative for each region and continuous.
  • Mr President, I propose that in future, we have one representative for economic issues.
  • The Joint Supervisory Body may request the College of Eurojust to nominate a representative for the appeal.
  • I'm a representative for spirit systems.
  • In the election of representatives to the national legislature Venizélos won as a representative for Athens.
  • I think that I can be a good representative for the whole community.
  • You are a sales representative for Baker distributing.
  • Please contact your table manufacturer and Hypertherm sales representative for additional information.
  • · 1998-2002 Group representative for Hungary, DaimlerChrysler Corp.
  • Contact your Lifesize representative for details.

Alternatives:

  • acting on behalf of
  • standing in for
  • substitute for
  • proxy for
  • spokesperson for

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