typification

/ˌtɪpɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of representing something as a typical example of a particular kind of person or thing.
    • His character in the play is a typification of the greedy businessman.
    • The typification of the 'mad scientist' in movies is often exaggerated.
    • Sociologists study the typification of social roles in different cultures.
  2. A typical example or representation of something.
    • The small town is a typification of American rural life.
    • Her story is a typification of the immigrant experience.
    • This painting is a perfect typification of the Impressionist style.