delegate:

(plural: ‘delegates‘; pronunciation: the letters ‘gate’ rhyme with the word “gate”)

delegates at global warming conference

a person who is chosen/elected/appointed to represent and/or act for others, such as a representative attending a meeting, conference or a forum on behalf of an organisation, company or country;

a deputy or an agent working for others,

delegates at a conference hall

e.g.

Mr. Greene is the chosen delegate to present our agency at the Security Agents’ Annual Conference in the capital city.

Delegates from 40 countries attended the conference on global warming.

At some state conferences, the organisers provide the delegates with what all they need … from accommodation to transportation, including health and recreation facilities!

As a result of the present day security risks, the names of high level delegates to any national or international seminars or conferences are withheld from the media to deter any attempts on their lives.

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