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The brave hero is a common story archetype.
What does Archetype mean?
An archetype is a typical example or original pattern.
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A typical example or original pattern that other things are based on.
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The wise mentor is an archetype found in many books.
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What is an archetype?
An archetype is a common model, pattern, or typical example that appears again and again.
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MeaningArchetype means An archetype is a typical example or original pattern.
ExampleExample: The brave hero is a common story archetype.
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archetype
noun
archetypes
More than one typical example or original pattern.
adjective
archetypal
Very typical of a certain kind of person, thing, or pattern.
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