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