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antitype (n.)

also anti-type, 1610s, "that which is prefigured," especially of that which in the Gospel is foreshadowed in the Old Testament, from Greek antitypos "corresponding in form" (as the impression to the die), from anti "in return, compared with, counter-" (see anti-) + typos "a model, type," literally "a blow, a mark" (see type (n.)). Related: Antitypical.

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Definitions of antitype from WordNet

antitype (n.)
a person or thing represented or foreshadowed by an earlier type or symbol; especially a figure or event in the New Testament having a counterpart in the Old Testament;
Aaron and Jesus Christ are the type and antitype for the high priest who made atonement for the sins of the people
antitype (n.)
an opposite or contrasting type;
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