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elected representative
A person elected by the people to represent their interests in a parliament or another political institution. Members of parliament are elected representatives.
Die Volksvertreter diskutierten im Bundestag über das neue Gesetz.
The elected representatives discussed the new law in the Bundestag.
This word is clearly composed of 'Volk' (the people of a country), the linking -s, and 'Vertreter' (someone who represents others). A 'Volksvertreter' is therefore literally a person who represents the people.
Als gewählter Volksvertreter setzt er sich für die Bürger seiner Region ein.
As an elected representative, he advocates for the citizens of his region.
The term is central to the political system in Germany. 'Volksvertreter' (elected representatives) mainly refers to the elected members of the Bundestag and the Landtage (parliaments of the federal states).
Die Volksvertreter müssen die Interessen der gesamten Bevölkerung berücksichtigen.
The elected representatives must take the interests of the entire population into account.
'Volksvertreter' (elected representative) is a formal term used mainly in politics, in the news, and in official texts. It has a slightly elevated style.
In der Debatte äußerten sich mehrere Volksvertreter kritisch zum Gesetzesentwurf.
In the debate, several elected representatives expressed criticism of the draft law.
representative
An Abgeordneter is an elected person in a parliament. Volksvertreter describes more generally the role of acting on behalf of citizens and can also refer to an elected person in another political institution. In parliament, both words can refer to the same person.
Der gewählte Volksvertreter vertritt die Bürger im Stadtrat.
The elected representative represents the citizens on the city council.
Der Abgeordnete vertritt seinen Wahlkreis im Parlament.
The representative represents their constituency in parliament.
