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As a boy soprano in the high school choir, I later sang a solo during the carol service at Canterbury Cathedral, but I was too young to secure the Freddy Eynsford-Hill role in our production of 'My Fair Lady' - and far too timid to have thought to audition for it.
Hamish Bowles

Meaning of "role" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ROLE

From French rôleroll, an actor's script.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ROLE

role  [rəʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ROLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Role is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ROLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Role

A role is a set of connected behaviours, rights, obligations, beliefs, and norms as conceptualised by people in a social situation. It is an expected or free or continuously changing behaviour and may have a given individual social status or social position. It is vital to both functionalist and interactionist understandings of society. Social role posits the following about social behaviour: ▪ The division of labour in society takes the form of the interaction among heterogeneous specialised positions, we call roles. ▪ Social roles included appropriate and permitted forms of behaviour, guided by social norms, which are commonly known and hence determine the expectations for appropriate behaviour in these roles. ▪ Roles are occupied by individuals, who are called actors. ▪ When individuals approve of a social role, they will incur costs to conform to role norms, and will also incur costs to punish those who violate role norms. ▪ Changed conditions can render a social role outdated or illegitimate, in which case social pressures are likely to lead to role change.

Definition of role in the English dictionary

The first definition of role in the dictionary is a part or character in a play, film, etc, to be played by an actor or actress. Other definition of role is the part played by a person in a particular social setting, influenced by his expectation of what is appropriate. Role is also usual or customary function.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ROLE


bowl
bəʊl
coal
kəʊl
cole
kəʊl
console
kənˈsəʊl
control
kənˈtrəʊl
goal
ɡəʊl
hole
həʊl
parole
pəˈrəʊl
patrol
pəˈtrəʊl
payroll
ˈpeɪˌrəʊl
pole
pəʊl
poll
pəʊl
roll
rəʊl
scroll
skrəʊl
Seoul
səʊl
sole
səʊl
soul
səʊl
toll
təʊl
troll
trəʊl
whole
həʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ROLE

rolag
rolamite
Roland
role model
role playing
role reversal
role-play
role-playing
role-playing game
Rolf
Rolf the Ganger
Rolfe
rolfer
roll
roll call
roll film
roll in
roll in the hay
roll of honour
roll off

WORDS THAT END LIKE ROLE

as a whole
asshole
black hole
bole
camisole
casserole
controle
creole
dole
espagnole
from pole to pole
in the hole
mole
on the dole
on the whole
oriole
outsole
Poole
Seminole
vole

Synonyms and antonyms of role in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ROLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «role» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of role

Translation of «role» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ROLE

Find out the translation of role to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of role from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «role» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

角色
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

papel
570 millions of speakers

English

role
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भूमिका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دَوْر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

роль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

função
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভূমিকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rôle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peranan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rolle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

役割
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

역할
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vai trò
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பங்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भूमिका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ruolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rola
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

роль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rol
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρόλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rol
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

roll
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rolle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of role

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ROLE»

The term «role» is very widely used and occupies the 2.156 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ROLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «role» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «role» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about role

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10 QUOTES WITH «ROLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word role.
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Floyd Abrams
It has something to do with the facts and the law and who the judges are. So I think lawyers sometimes exaggerate their role in winning and losing. Lawyers do have a role, and a major role, but they're not the only players in this game.
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Patch Adams
The role of a clown and a physician are the same - it's to elevate the possible and to relieve suffering.
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Pamela Adlon
Before 'Lucky Louie,' nobody would ever cast me to play a mom or a wife; nobody ever saw me in that role, which is weird, since that's who I really am.
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Peter Barris
We had this unbelievable faith that no business has done, quite frankly, and we tripped along the way doing it, but within two years, we were in 40-plus countries. So we ran at an amazing pace, and this is where venture capitalists play a role. Making Groupon into what it is today, we had no role in it; the entrepreneurs did it.
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Hamish Bowles
As a boy soprano in the high school choir, I later sang a solo during the carol service at Canterbury Cathedral, but I was too young to secure the Freddy Eynsford-Hill role in our production of 'My Fair Lady' - and far too timid to have thought to audition for it.
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Malcolm Boyd
Jesus is an example. We have other examples, including many of our ancestors as role models who understood the inner meaning of our orientation.
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Christian Camargo
When you are cast for a role, it's because of everything that makes you who you are in that moment in time. No one else has that. That's a unique, powerful thing to hold.
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David Christian
Big History studies the history of everything, offering a way of making sense of our world and our role within it.
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Eric Clapton
I think everybody has their own way of looking at their lives as some kind of pilgrimage. Some people will see their role as a pilgrim in terms of setting up a fine family, or establishing a business inheritance. Everyone's got their own definition.
10
Patricia Clarkson
I'll read a script maybe twice, but I'll think about the role more than I'll rehearse lines.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ROLE»

Discover the use of role in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to role and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Woman's Role in Economic Development
This classic text by Ester Boserup was the first investigation ever undertaken into what happens to women in the process of economic and social growth throughout the developing world, thereby serving as an international benchmark.
Ester Boserup, 2007
2
Down to Earth : Nature's Role in American History: Nature's ...
Writing with marvelous clarity, historian Ted Steinberg sweeps across the centuries, re-envisioning the story of America as he recounts how the environment has played a key role in virtually every social, economic, and political development ...
Ted Steinberg Professor of History and Law Case Western Reserve University, 2002
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Coaching in Depth: The Organizational Role Analysis Approach
This book introduces the reader to the management consultancy technique of Organizational Role Analysis--a technique with the immensely practical purpose of helping managers to stay "in role and on task.
John Newton, Susan Long, Burkard Sievers, 2006
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The Creation of Narrative in Tabletop Role-Playing Games
"This work explores tabletop role-playing game (TRPG) as a genre separate from computer role-playing games.
Jennifer Grouling Cover, 2010
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The Role of the Father in Child Development
This classic guide offers a single-source reference for the most recent findings and beliefs related to fathers and fatherhood.
Michael E. Lamb, 2010
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Role Playing in Psychotherapy
Originally published: Roleplaying in psychotherapy. Chicago: Aldine, c1966, in series: Modern applications of psychology.
Raymond J. Corsini, 2010
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The Right to Tell: The Role of Mass Media in Economic ...
This book explores the role of the news media in promoting equitable economic development, and considers the obstacles it faces as a catalyst for change and growth.
Roumeen Islam, 2002
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The Teacher's Role in Implementing Cooperative Learning in ...
The collection of chapters includes many practical illustrations, drawn from the contributors’ own research of how teachers can use cooperative learning pedagogy to facilitate thinking and learning among students across different ...
Robyn M. Gillies, Adrian Ashman, Jan Terwel, 2007
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Creating a Role
This third volume examines the development of a character from the viewpoint of three widely contrasting plays: Griboyedov's Woe from Wit, Shakespeare's Othello, and Gogol's The Inspector General.
Konstantin Stanislavsky, Hermine I. Popper, 1989
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Changing Status and Role of Women in Indian Society
The Multi-disciplinary and comprehensive collection of articles presented in this volume provides a valuable discussion on the status and role of the women in development of the society.
C. Chakrapani, S. Vijaya Kumar, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ROLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term role is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wolves' Chris Iwelumo leaves coaching role - six days after being …
Former Molineux striker Iwelumo has had a speedy change of heart, citing family reasons and the demands of the coaching role. “It is with a heavy heart that, ... «Birmingham Mail, Jul 15»
2
Social-Media Firms Resist Role of Policing Terror Talk
Ever since former NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed the breadth of U.S. electronic surveillance, tensions have simmered between the government and ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
3
The First GOP Debate: Who's In, Who's Out and the Role of Chance
Only 10 of the 16 Republican presidential candidates will be allowed into the first debate, on Aug. 6. Fox News, which is hosting the debate, will winnow the list ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
Smoking 'may play schizophrenia role'
Smoking could play a direct role in the development of schizophrenia and needs to be investigated, researchers say. The team at King's College London say ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
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Neymar, Clint Dempsey give Hope Solo run for soccer's worst role
Just in time for AYSO sign-up season, we have new candidates for the Hope Solo Role Model Award. You remember Solo, the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. ... «LA Daily News, Jun 15»
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Brian Madigan Returns to Federal Reserve in Senior Staff Role
Thomas Laubach in January was named the new director of the monetary affairs division, a role that typically is paired with the job of FOMC secretary. «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»
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How to Use Blood Brothers Role-Playing Game
You wake up as a vampire and it is up to you to defend your land from a very evil being. Gain experience points and battle enemies to make your way through ... «Heavy.com, May 15»
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British Lingerie Brand Panache Uses 'Role Models' In Place Of …
Move over, Kendall Jenner. There's a brand new set of models on the scene, thanks to British lingerie company Panache's "Modelled By Role Models" campaign ... «Huffington Post, May 15»
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Lingerie brand Panache launch 'Modelled by role models' campaign …
Created in response to what they call the 'depressing' statistic that 75 per cent of women feel there are not enough female role models, the underwear brand ... «Metro, May 15»
10
Area Role Model Lawyers Up
Charles Barkley seemed to have settled this business more than twenty years ago, when, in an ad for Nike, he said, “I am not a role model. I am not paid to be a ... «The New Yorker, May 15»

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