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Added 9 October 2026

role

/ɹəʊl/ noun

Latin root: rotulus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about role at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
the function of a teacher
An actor's portrayal of someone in a play.
she played the part of Desdemona
What something is used for.
the function of an auger is to bore holes

Origin

From French rôle, from Middle French rolle, from Old French role, from Medieval Latin rotulus. Doublet of roll and rotulus.

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