nounformalless common
A person or thing that shows a quality or behavior very well.
She is an exemplar of courage.
Common phrases & grammar
an exemplar of excellence · a moral exemplar
American English
How to pronounce exemplar
nounC1
ihgZEHMplahr
/ɪgˈzɛm.plɑɹ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A person or thing that shows a quality or behavior very well.
What to listen for
Exemplar is commonly pronounced /ɪgˈzɛm.plɑɹ/. You may also hear /ɪgˈzɛm.plɚ/.
Usual pronunciation/ɪgˈzɛm.plɑɹ/
Common alternate/ɪgˈzɛm.plɚ/
Meanings & examples
nounformalless common
A copy of a book or document, especially one used as a model.
The library has an exemplar of the first edition.
Common phrases & grammar
a rare exemplar · an original exemplar
Related words & forms
This word is formal; in everyday English, use example or model.