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Definition archetypal in British English

archetypal adjective

adjective
/ˌɑː(r)kɪˈtaɪp(ə)l/
1

very typical of a particular type of person or thing

Example

In his dark suit, he looked like the archetypal businessman.

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Definition archetypal in British English