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arche-

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  1. a combining form meaning “prior, original, first” (archegonium; archetype ); in scientific coinages, a synonym of archi- (archesporium ).

Etymology

Origin of arche-

< Greek, by-form of archi- archi-

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The Hire, an automaton hero at the wheel of his automotive avenger, is a solid yet supple arche- type--a creature out of existentialist literature.

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