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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExemplar
/ɪɡˈzɛm.plər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.
"She is an exemplar of dedication and professionalism in her field." - 2
A typical or standard specimen, copy, or prototype.
"The manuscript serves as the primary exemplar for all later editions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'exemplar', meaning a copy, pattern, or model, originating from 'exemplum'. It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting a copy of a book or an archetype, later broadening to signify any model or ideal instance worthy of imitation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Exemplar" is said worldwide
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modèle
Transliteration: mo-dɛl
"Il est un modèle de courage pour nous tous."
Vorbild
Transliteration: ˈfoːɐ̯ˌbɪlt
"Sie ist ein echtes Vorbild für die Jugend."
esemplare
Transliteration: e.zem.pˈla.re
"Il suo comportamento è stato esemplare."
ejemplar
Transliteration: e.ximˈplaɾ
"Su dedicación al trabajo es verdaderamente ejemplar."
exemplar
Transliteration: e.zẽ.pˈlaɾ
"Este livro é um exemplar raro da primeira edição."
आदर्श
Transliteration: aadarsh
"वह समाज के लिए एक आदर्श हैं।"
典范
Transliteration: diǎnfàn
"她是团队合作的典范。"
전형
Transliteration: jeonhyeong
"그는 모범적인 리더의 전형이다."
模範
Transliteration: mohan
"彼の態度は皆の模範となる。"
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