Definition Synonyms
Definition of archetype - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ideal exampleperfect example of something
- She is the archetype of a successful entrepreneur.
2.
prototypeoriginal model from which others are copied
- The architect's design became the archetype for future buildings.
3.
psychologyTECH. universal pattern in the unconscious mindTECH.
- Jung's archetypes influence our dreams and behaviors.
4.
artTECH. recurring symbol or motif in artTECH.
- The hero's journey is a common archetype in stories.
Origin of archetype
Greek, arkhetupos (first-molded)
Terms with archetype included in their meaning
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archetype
ordinary person representing common human experiences
gender
archetype of womanhood transcending individual traits
model
in a way that is typical of an archetype
typical manner
in a way that is typical of an archetype
philosophy
copy contrasted with the original or archetype
history
the first-created human or an archetype
Examples of archetype in a sentence
Her patience made her an archetype of good leadership. His invention served as an archetype for modern gadgets. The novel's hero is an archetype of bravery. The hero is an archetype in many stories. The mother figure is a common archetype. The archetype of the wise old man appears in many cultures.
Artists often use the archetype of the trickster in their work.
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- French:archétype, prototype, ...
- German:Archetyp, Urbild, ...
- Italian:archetipo, simbolo, ...
- Spanish:arquetipo, modelo original, ...
- Portuguese:arquétipo, protótipo, ...
- Chinese:典范, 原型, ...
- Japanese:典型, アーキタイプ, ...
- Arabic:نَموذَج أَصْليّ, نَمُوذَجٌ أَصْلِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:אָב טִיפּוּס, אַרְכֵּטִיפּ, ...
- Russian:образец, архетип, ...
- Ukrainian:архетип, зразок, ...
- Hindi:आदर्श प्रतिरूप, आदिरूप, ...
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