Paradigm (noun)

1. A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
2. A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them.
3. A set of forms all of which contain a particular element, especially the set of all inflected forms based on a single stem or theme in a particular language.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a term in grammar): via late latin from greek paradeigma, from paradeiknunai "show side by side", from para- "beside" + deiknunai "show".

Examples:

1. The theory is a paradigm shift in the field.
2. The new technology is a paradigm in the industry.
3. The paradigm of the society is changing.
4. The paradigm of the company is to put the customer first.
5. The paradigm of the government is to protect the citizens.