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role set

American  

noun

Sociology.
  1. the set of roles associated with a single social stratum.


Etymology

Origin of role set

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“I feel like the challenges of that role set me up for right now,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

The role set her up for a successful political career, but at the time Nandi-Ndaitwah was simply interested in freeing South West Africa.

From BBC

The salary range included in advertisements should extend from the lowest to highest possible pay for the role, set by the employer before the job posting is published, according to guidance from Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries.

From Seattle Times

Ashley Sanchez, a forward who dropped into a playmaking role, set up Trinity Rodman with a terrific through ball.

From Washington Post

Philip struggled to find purpose in the limited role set out for him.

From BBC