archetype
/ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp/
noun
- A perfect or most typical example of a particular kind of person or thing.
- The hero's journey is an archetype found in stories from many cultures.
- She is the archetype of a modern leader: confident, fair, and innovative.
- In psychology, the mother figure is a common archetype in dreams and myths.
- An original model or pattern from which other things are copied or developed.
- The ancient Greek temple served as an archetype for many government buildings.
- This early design became the archetype for all future smartphones.
- The first successful airplane was an archetype for modern aircraft.
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