Meaning Of The Word Archetype

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archetype
countable noun: An archetype is something that is considered to be a perfect or typical example of a particular kind of person or thing, because it has all their most important characteristics.

archetype in American English
the original pattern, or model, from which all other things of the same kind are made; prototype
noun: the original pattern or model from which all things of the same kind are copied or on which they are based; a model or first form; prototype

archetype in British English
noun: a perfect or typical specimen

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