Synonyms & related words for archetype

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of archetype — including exemplar, antitype, original, prototype, paradigm, epitome. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to archetype

Explore words related to archetype — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include archetypal, archetypic, ectype, prototypal, prototypical, prototypic, prototypically, trope. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for archetype

Common synonyms for archetype include exemplar, antitype, original, prototype, paradigm, epitome, model, pattern — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does archetype come from?

The word archetype breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: arche-, from Greek arkhos (“chief, first”); and -typ, from Greek typtein (“to strike, beat”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.