archetypal
adjective/ˌɑrkɪˈtaɪpəl/
Frequency rank: #14,569 most common English word
Meaning
representing the most typical or perfect example of a kind; classic.
Example sentence
The hero who rises from humble beginnings to save the world is considered archetypal in world literature.
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