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archetype

[ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp]

archetype Definition

  • 1a very typical example of a certain person or thing
  • 2a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology

Using archetype: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archetype" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The film is a perfect archetype of the genre.

  • Example

    The hero's journey is an archetype found in many myths and stories.

  • Example

    The mother figure is a common archetype in literature.

archetype Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with archetype

  • in Jungian psychology, the archetype representing the unconscious aspects of personality that are often repressed or denied

    Example

    The shadow archetype can manifest in dreams or through projection onto others.

  • in mythology and folklore, the archetype representing a mischievous or deceitful figure who disrupts the status quo

    Example

    The trickster archetype appears in many cultures, such as Loki in Norse mythology and Anansi in African folklore.

  • in literature and mythology, the archetype representing a character who embarks on a quest or journey and overcomes challenges to achieve a goal

    Example

    The hero archetype is found in many stories, such as Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker.

Origins of archetype

from Greek 'arkhetupos', meaning 'original pattern'

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Summary: archetype in Brief

An 'archetype' [ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp] is a typical example of a person or thing, or a recurring symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology. It can represent unconscious aspects of personality, as in the shadow archetype, or a character who embarks on a quest, as in the hero archetype. 'Archetype' is synonymous with 'prototype' and 'model,' and can be used to describe classic or stereotypical examples.

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