The word for today is…
exemplar (noun) – 1. One that is worthy of imitation; a perfect example or model.
2. One that is typical or representative; an example.
3. A copy, as of a book.
Source : The Free Dictionary
Etymology : Late 14th century, “original model of the universe in the mind of God,” later (mid-15th century) “model of virtue,” from Old French exemplaire (14th century) and directly from Late Latin exemplarium, from Latin exemplum “a copy, pattern, model”.
