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archetypal

/ˌɑːrkɪˈtɪpəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does archetypal mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling a model or first example of a particular thing; typical or representative of a particular quality or class. Often used to describe something that is considered universal or timeless.

Example

"The hero's journey is an archetypal story pattern that appears in many cultures and mythologies."

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