representative
The Italian word 'rappresentativo' is used to describe something or someone that is representative, meaning that it serves as a typical example or symbol of a larger group or category. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as politics, art, and statistics, to indicate that something is characteristic of or stands for a larger entity.
The lion is a representative animal of Africa.
This sentence uses 'rappresentativo' in the context of describing a symbol or an icon of something, in this case, the lion being a symbol of Africa.
This painting is very representative of his artistic style.
In this sentence, 'rappresentativo' is used to indicate that the painting is typical or characteristic of the artist’s style.
Rice is a representative food of Italian cuisine.
Here, 'rappresentativo' signifies that the food (rice) is something typical or commonly associated with Italian cuisine.