Definition of Role
Role
role
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a character or position held that carries with it certain behavioral expectations, in a family, organization or other social grouping;
e.g. One of her roles as the leader was to be a good example for others.
(noun)
a character an actor plays in a movie or play;
e.g. Her role as a chess grandmaster in the TV show.
(noun)
a character that is assigned to someone, or assumed by someone;
e.g. Lorelai had to take on the role of both mother and father for her daughter, Rory.
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