1. having the characteristics of an original model or perfect example; representing the most typical example of something

Examples

• The small town had an archetypical main street with a diner and barbershop.
• She was the archetypical soccer mom, driving a minivan and attending every game.
• The novel features an archetypical hero who overcomes great obstacles.
• His archetypical businessman appearance included a dark suit and briefcase.
• The restaurant served archetypical comfort food like meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
• The archetypical teenager spent hours on social media and complained about homework.