Archetype: meaning, definitions and examples

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archetype

 

[ หˆษ‘หrkษชtaษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literary concept

An archetype is a typical example of a person or thing, serving as a model or reference that is universally recognized and understood. In literature, archetypes represent fundamental human experiences and traits, which can manifest through characters, plots, or themes. They are crucial in storytelling as they resonate deeply with audiences.

Synonyms

model, prototype, stereotype

Examples of usage

  • The hero's journey is a classic archetype in storytelling.
  • She embodies the archetype of the wise old man.
  • The archetype of the villain often challenges the protagonist.

Translations

Translations of the word "archetype" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arquรฉtipo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฆเคฐเฅเคถ เค‰เคฆเคพเคนเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Archetyp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ archetype

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั…ะตั‚ะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ archetyp

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต archetype

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท archรฉtype

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arquetipo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท archetip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู…ูˆุฐุฌ ุฃูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ archetyp

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ archetyp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŸๅž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arhetip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั…ะตั‚ะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฅแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxetip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arquetipo

Etymology

The term 'archetype' comes from the Greek word 'archetypos', where 'archฤ“' means 'beginning' or 'origin', and 'typos' means 'stamp' or 'model'. This concept has been utilized in various fields, particularly psychology, literature, and philosophy. In psychology, Carl Jung popularized the notion of archetypes as innate symbols and patterns in the psyche that shape human behavior and understanding. Likewise, in literature, archetypes function as universal symbols that evoke particular responses from audiences, helping convey deeper meaning and emotional resonance in narratives.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,135, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.