arquétipos
1. A typical example or pattern of something; an original model or prototype from which copies are made
The hero archetype appears in myths across many cultures.
O arquétipo do herói aparece em mitos de muitas culturas.
2. In Jungian psychology, a universal prototype for personality and behavior patterns that exist in the collective unconscious
Jung identified several archetypes including the Shadow, the Anima, and the Wise Old Man.
Jung identificou vários arquétipos incluindo a Sombra, a Anima e o Velho Sábio.
3. An ideal example serving as a model or standard for others of the same type
She was the archetype of the modern businesswoman.
Ela era o arquétipo da mulher de negócios moderna.
The term 'archetype' is widely used in both English and Portuguese academic, literary, and psychological contexts. In Brazil, the Jungian concept of archetypes has gained considerable popularity in psychology, literature, and self-help discussions. The word is generally formal and more commonly found in academic or artistic discourse than in everyday conversation.
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