C1 adverb رسمي

archetype

/ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp/

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.

أمثلة

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He is the archetype of a dedicated teacher, always staying late to help his students improve.

He is the perfect example of a teacher who works hard and cares for his students.

2

The hero's journey is a narrative archetype found in many ancient myths and modern films.

The story of a hero traveling is a classic pattern seen in old stories and new movies.

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Your brother is like the archetype of a cool guy—leather jacket, sunglasses, and a relaxed attitude.

Your brother looks like the standard image of what a cool person should be.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
archetype
ظرف
archetypally
صفة
archetypal
مرتبط
archetypalism
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an ARCHitect who creates the first 'TYPE' or model of a building. The 'Arch-type' is the original design.

اختبار سريع

The character of the wise mentor is a common ________ found in epic fantasy literature.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: archetype

أمثلة

1

He is the archetype of a dedicated teacher, always staying late to help his students improve.

everyday

He is the perfect example of a teacher who works hard and cares for his students.

2

The hero's journey is a narrative archetype found in many ancient myths and modern films.

formal

The story of a hero traveling is a classic pattern seen in old stories and new movies.

3

Your brother is like the archetype of a cool guy—leather jacket, sunglasses, and a relaxed attitude.

informal

Your brother looks like the standard image of what a cool person should be.

4

Jungian theory suggests that the 'Shadow' is a universal archetype within the collective unconscious.

academic

Jung's theory says the 'Shadow' is a mental pattern shared by all humans in their minds.

5

Our CEO wants this project to become the archetype for all future sustainable designs in the company.

business

The boss wants this project to be the model for all future eco-friendly work.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
archetype
ظرف
archetypally
صفة
archetypal
مرتبط
archetypalism

تلازمات شائعة

classic archetype a traditional or standard model
fit the archetype to match the expected pattern
cultural archetype a pattern specific to a certain culture
universal archetype a pattern found in all human societies
literary archetype a character type or plot pattern in books

العبارات الشائعة

the archetype of excellence

the ultimate model of being very good at something

break the archetype

to act in a way that doesn't follow the expected pattern

Jungian archetype

specific mental patterns defined by psychologist Carl Jung

يُخلط عادةً مع

archetype vs stereotype

An archetype is a deep, universal structural model, while a stereotype is often a shallow, oversimplified, or biased generalization of a group.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'archetype' when discussing fundamental patterns in storytelling, psychology, or when describing something as the 'ultimate' version of its kind. It is more formal and analytical than 'example' or 'model'.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'archetype' when they actually mean 'stereotype'. Remember that archetypes are generally seen as neutral or positive structural foundations, rather than negative social labels.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an ARCHitect who creates the first 'TYPE' or model of a building. The 'Arch-type' is the original design.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Greek 'arkhetupon', meaning 'first-molded' or 'original pattern'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun (archetype/archetypes) Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific universal model Commonly followed by 'of' (e.g., archetype of the hero)
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السياق الثقافي

The term is heavily associated with Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, who believed that universal archetypes (like 'The Mother' or 'The Wise Old Man') exist in the shared human psyche.

اختبار سريع

The character of the wise mentor is a common ________ found in epic fantasy literature.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: archetype

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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