Archetype 601 Words You Need to Know
/ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/ (noun)
Definition
the original model of something or typical example of something, paragon, epitome, typical specimen, prototype, classic, representative, stereotype, embodiment
Example
What is the archetype of cultural diffusion?
The best example or archetype of cultural diffusion is “the Spanish forced Christianity on the Native Americans when they conquered parts of South America.”
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Parts of speech
Adjective: archetypical
Adverb: archetypically
