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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.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,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
/ əʊ /
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
MI6's role is to recruit human agents to steal secrets from Britain's adversaries, which include both hostile nations and non-state groups like al-Qaeda.
Marnus Labuschagne was handed the role at Lord's but modest returns of 17 and 22 are unlikely to settle the debate.
Infielder, James Clark, St. John Bosco, Jr.: The Trinity League MVP batted .411 with 46 hits while filling key roles at shortstop and leadoff hitter for the Division 1 section and region champions.
He started teaching at the school to give a role model to students, many of whom have never had access to instruments or music lessons.
Criticism of AI on the right ranges from relatively mundane concerns over AI’s potential ability to defame to warnings that AI has a role to play in the end times.
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