2
envoy(noun, deputy)
2
equivalent(substitute, replacement, alternative, alternate, backup)
2
figurehead
2
locum(noun, reserve, substitute, replacement, alternative)
2
makeshift(substitute, replacement, alternative, alternate, backup)
2
metaphor
2
procurator(replacement, alternative, alternate, backup, surrogate)
2
spare(adjective, reserve, standby)
2
spokesperson(noun, person)
2
vicar(agent, replacement, representative, alternative, alternate)
2
vice
1
advocate
1
amateur
1
ambassador
1
amicus curiae
1
analogy
1
appointee
1
artist
1
auxiliary(replacement, alternative, alternate, deputy, backup)
1
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