Archetype
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkɪˌtaɪp/
Archetype (noun)
- A typical example or original model that others are copied from.
- A symbol or character type that appears in stories across different cultures.
Examples
- The architect used the ancient temple as an archetype for the new design.
- This car model serves as an archetype for future electric vehicles.
Common collocations: serve as an archetype, classic archetype, common archetype, universal archetype