Definition of "archetypes" []

• Plural form of archetype. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of archetype. (verb)

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• "But there are what we call archetypes that pretty much fit the bill for most everybody across the board."
• "Lovecraft knew that certain archetypes are imbedded in our consciousness."
• "One of Nora Roberts 'heroine archetypes is the introverted, bookish, over-smart girl."