Generic: adj. “Generic” means something that belongs to the logical understanding of gender (as opposed to specific).
Generic character.
Or which designates an entire genre. Generic term (hyperonym).
For example Goat cheese is the generic name for cheeses made from goat's milk: ash, log, pavé, etc. (synonyms: common, general).
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