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Meaning of Role
A part or character played by an actor, or a person's function or position in a group or organization.
Definitions
- A part or character played by an actor in a play or film
- * A person's function or position in a group or organization
- * A person's expected behavior in a particular situation
Etymology of Role
The word "role" originates from the Old French word "rolle" or "roule", referring to a manuscript or a parchment roll, later used to describe the part of a character in a play
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a character's part in a play, and later expanded to include other meanings
Example Uses
- She played the role of Juliet in the school play
- * His role in the company is to manage the marketing department
- * The role of a teacher is to educate and guide students
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