Meaning & use
archetype
A typical or original example of a particular kind of person, thing, or pattern that others are based on.
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The wise old mentor is a common archetype found throughout world mythology.
Critics called the character a perfect archetype of the reluctant hero.
A note on using this word
Archetype is common in literature and psychology, often referring to recurring character types or symbolic patterns.
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