role model

[rohl mod-l]

noun

1. a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people.

role model

noun

1. a person regarded by others, esp younger people, as a good example to follow

role model

1. A person who serves as an example of the values, attitudes, and behaviors associated with a role. For example, a father is a role model for his sons. Role models can also be persons who distinguish themselves in such a way that others admire and want to emulate them. For example, a woman who becomes a successful brain surgeon or airline pilot can be described as a role model for other women.

Word History and Origins

Origin of role model¹

First recorded in 1955–60

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