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    role
    /rəʊl/

    noun

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  2. the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship: What is his role in this project? Schools play an important role in society. Six people have been put on trial for their role (= involvement) in the anti-government demonstrations. Fewer examples.

  3. The meaning of ROLE is a character assigned or assumed. How to use role in a sentence. a character assigned or assumed; a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual's status in a particular society…

  4. the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship: What is his role in this project? Schools play an important role in society. Six people have been put on trial for their role (= involvement) in the anti-government demonstrations. Fewer examples.

  5. the function or position that somebody has or is expected to have in an organization, in society or in a relationship. the changing role of women. role in something the artist's role in society. role as somebody He is stepping down from his role as chair.

  6. noun. a part or character played by an actor or actress. proper or customary function: the role of religion in society. Synonyms: duty, responsibility, position, function, capacity, part, character. the function assumed by a person or thing in a given action or process:

  7. The role of someone or something in a situation is their job or position in it. Parents need to be clear about their role in raising their children. American English : role / ˈroʊl /

  8. Definitions of role. noun. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. “play its role ” synonyms: function, office, part. see more. noun. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting. “what is your role on the team?” see more. noun. what something is used for.

  9. the job someone or something has in a particular situation: This part of the brain plays an important role in learning. Fewer examples. America has played a major role in the peace process. He has played a pivotal role in the negotiations. He played an active role in the campaign.

  10. 1. (Theatre) a part or character in a play, film, etc, to be played by an actor or actress. 2. (Psychology) psychol the part played by a person in a particular social setting, influenced by his expectation of what is appropriate. 3. usual or customary function: what is his role in the organization?. [C17: from French rôle roll, an actor's script]

  11. role meaning, definition, what is role: the way in which someone or something is...: Learn more.