Definition of "-type" [-type]

• Impressed form; stamp; print (suffix)
• Typical form (suffix)

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• "The home is for "an ultraprofessional who wants to live in the coolest apartment in Brooklyn," Mr. Lynskey said, adding that he could see a Derek Jeter -type particularly liking the place."
• "Dissolute scions hidden in villas, nymphomaniac wives, a feral child, killers, schemers, louche scamps, virtual saints and "Da Vinci Code"-type plotters—these and dozens more cross Zen's path and test his ability to stay true to his moral values."
• ""The King's Speech" is a heartwarming, "Masterpiece Theatre"-type affair about King George VI, who conquered a serious speech impediment and, with the able assistance of a saucy Aussie therapist, taught himself to address his countrymen in public during their finest hour."