typifier

/ˈtɪpɪfaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that typifies something.

“The film’s portrayal of the working-class community was a powerful typifier of the era’s social struggles.”

2. verb

To typify something, especially to represent it in a way that is typical or characteristic.

“The artist sought to typify the city’s urban decay through her haunting landscapes.”

Synonyms

  • exemplar
  • paradigm
  • typic

Antonyms

  • atypical
  • unrepresentative