transcription, транскрипция: [ ɑ:(r)kɪtaɪp ]
( archetypes)
An archetype is something that is considered to be a perfect or typical example of a particular kind of person or thing, because it has all their most important characteristics. ( FORMAL )
He came to this country 20 years ago and is the archetype of the successful Asian businessman.
= epitome
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