role
or rôle
[ rohl ]
/ roʊl /
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noun
a part or character played by an actor or actress.
proper or customary function: the teacher's role in society.
Sociology. the rights, obligations, and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of role
1600–10; <French rôleroll (as of paper) containing the actor's part
OTHER WORDS FROM role
mul·ti·role, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH role
role , rollWords nearby role
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British Dictionary definitions for role
role
rle
/ (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 functionwhat is his role in the organization?
Word Origin for role
C17: from French rôle roll, an actor's script
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Medical definitions for role
role
n.
The characteristic and expected social behavior of an individual.
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