aide-de-camp vs representative

aide-de-camp

noun
  • A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher-ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary. 

representative

noun
  • One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. 

  • Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. 

  • An heir. 

  • A member of a particular class. 

  • Something representing or standing for another; a symbol, an embodiment. 

  • A substitute or analogue. 

  • A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. 

  • Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. 

  • Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. 

adj
  • Representing, showing a likeness. 

  • Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group. 

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