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role
[ rohl ]
/ roÊl /
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noun
a part or character played by an actor or actress.
proper or customary function: the role of religion in society.
the function assumed by a person or thing in a given action or process: Schools offer few practical tools to help students explore their role in shaping the future.
Sociology. the rights, obligations, and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status: When studying child development, it was critical to study the father's role.
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Rarely rĂŽle .
Origin of role
First recorded in 1600â10; from French rĂŽle âroll (of paper containing the actor's part)â; see roll
OTHER WORDS FROM role
mul·ti·role, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH role
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British Dictionary definitions for role
role
rle
/ (rÉÊl) /
noun
a part or character in a play, film, etc, to be played by an actor or actress
psychol the part played by a person in a particular social setting, influenced by his expectation of what is appropriate
usual or customary functionwhat is his role in the organization?
Word Origin for role
C17: from French rĂŽle roll, an actor's script
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