Main Entry: ex·em·plar

Pronunciation: \ig-ˈzem-ˌplär, -plər, eg-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from exemplum example

Date: 15th century

: one that serves as a model or example: as a : an ideal model b : a typical or standard specimen <an exemplar of medieval architecture> c : a copy of a book or writing d : idea 1a

synonyms see model