Role

Quick meaning: Role is a noun meaning A character or part played by a performer or actor.

Meaning

A character or part played by a performer or actor.

More Meanings

1. The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
2. The function or position of something.
3. Designation that denotes an associated set of responsibilities, knowledge, skills, or privileges
4. (grammar) The function of a word in a phrase.
5. (object-oriented programming) In the Raku programming language, a code element akin to an interface, used for composition of classes without adding to their inheritance chain.
6. (historical) An ancient unit of quantity, 72 sheets of parchment.

Example Sentences

What role does the wax in your earhole fulfill?

My neighbor was the lead role in last year's village play.

The role of women has changed significantly in the last century.

Her dream was to get a role in a Hollywood movie, no matter how small.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for role

Depending on context, synonyms include function, character, purpose, use, part, office.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include character, function, purpose, use, part, office.

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