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self-representation

self-rep·re·sen·ta·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self rep-ri-zen-tey-shuh n, -zuh n-]
    • /sɛlf ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self rep-ri-zen-tey-shuh n, -zuh n-]
    • /sɛlf ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-/

Definitions of self-representation word

  • noun self-representation the act of representing. 1
  • noun self-representation the state of being represented. 1
  • noun self-representation the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like. 1
  • noun self-representation action or speech on behalf of a person, group, business house, state, or the like by an agent, deputy, or representative. 1
  • noun self-representation the state or fact of being so represented: to demand representation on a board of directors. 1
  • noun self-representation Government. the state, fact, or right of being represented by delegates having a voice in legislation or government. 1

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Origin of self-representation

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English representacion < Latin repraesentātiōn- (stem of repraesentātiō), equivalent to repraesentāt(us) (past participle of repraesentāre to represent) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Self-representation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

self-representation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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