Exemplar: meaning, definitions and examples

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exemplar

[ ɪɡˈzɛmplə ]

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model

A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.

Synonyms

model, paragon, prototype

Examples of usage

He is an exemplar of good behavior at school.
The museum displays an exemplar of ancient pottery.

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law

A document or model that is considered to be the best of its kind and is the basis that others should follow.

Synonyms

model, prototype, standard

Examples of usage

The judge cited a legal exemplar in his ruling.
The contract was based on a standard exemplar document.

Translations

Translations of the word "exemplar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exemplar

🇮🇳 उदाहरण

🇩🇪 Exemplar

🇮🇩 contoh

🇺🇦 зразок

🇵🇱 przykład

🇯🇵 模範 (もはん)

🇫🇷 exemplaire

🇪🇸 ejemplar

🇹🇷 örnek

🇰🇷 모범 (모범)

🇸🇦 نموذج

🇨🇿 příklad

🇸🇰 príklad

🇨🇳 范例 (fànlì)

🇸🇮 primer

🇮🇸 dæmi

🇰🇿 үлгі

🇬🇪 ნიმუში

🇦🇿 nümunə

🇲🇽 ejemplar

Word origin

The word 'exemplar' originated from the Latin word 'exemplaris', meaning 'of or belonging to a copy or example'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century, derived from the Old French 'exemplaire'. Over time, 'exemplar' has come to represent a model or standard to be imitated or followed.