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role
[rohl]
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.
role
/ rəʊl /
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 function
what is his role in the organization?
Other Word Forms
- multirole adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of role1
Example Sentences
Mr. Uranowitz brings a fitting wry humor to the role, even as Tateh endures his own violent attack after becoming caught up in a strike.
Witherspoon, 49, is best known for roles in Legally Blonde and The Morning Show, but has now written her first adult fiction book.
It also frequently collects management fees for taking a role in the design and construction of buildings.
The effort is part of a broader hiring push by the e-commerce giant to add 250,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal roles across the United States.
In New Zealand, EV owner Lucy Hawcroft, who works in a sustainability role for an infrastructure firm, bought a Nissan Leaf with her husband roughly three years ago.
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