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archetype

/ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/
noun
  1. An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype.

  2. An ideal example of something; a quintessence.

  3. A character, object, or story that is based on a known character, object, or story.

verb
  1. To depict as, model using, or otherwise associate an object or subject with an archetype.

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