archetype (adverb)
An archetype is a perfect or typical example of a particular kind of person or thing that serves as a model for others. In literature and psychology, it refers to a recurring symbol, character type, or motif that represents universal patterns of human nature.
"He is the archetype of a dedicated teacher, always staying late to help his students improve."
Think of an 'Arch' (the shape) and a 'Type' (the category). An archetype is the 'Arch' or 'Chief' type of something—the...
Pronouncing it as 'arch-type' (with the sound from 'church'). → Pronounce it as 'ark-e-type' (with a 'k' sound).
Using 'archetype' when you mean 'stereotype'. → Use 'archetype' for deep patterns and 'stereotype' for shallow biases.
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