Archetype

/ˈɑːkɪtˌa‍ɪp/

/ˈɑɹkɪˌtaɪp/

Archetype

someone or something serving as the very typical example of a thing or person

synonyms : original

Examples

1. The poet who practically defined half of our modern character archetypes over the course of his career.

2. Next, the anima or animus: archetypes that likewise comprise an aspect of the protagonist’s self in their unconscious mind.

3. Particularly, Eric Wareheim's performance as Arnold Baumheiser fits this archetype.

4. Over the next few years this geeky guy archetype quickly gained traction in Hollywood.