Thesaurus: role

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1. n. A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the role of philanthropist.
2. n. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
3. n. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
4. n. what something is used for
5. n. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
6. A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the rôle of philanthropist. Title rôle, the part, or character, which gives the title to a play, as the part of Hamlet in the play of that name.
7. A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence,a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now takenthe rôle of philanthropist. Title rôle, the part, or character, whichgives the title to a play, as the part of Hamlet in the play of thatname.
8. n:100 n. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting