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Definitions of role
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what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?" Scrapingweb Dictionary DB
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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. Webster Dictionary DB
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A part or character taken by an actor in a play; hence, a part or character taken, or assumed, by any one. The Winston Simplified Dictionary. By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer. Published 1919.
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The part performed by an actor in a play: any important part played in public life. The american dictionary of the english language. By Daniel Lyons. Published 1899.
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A part taken by an actor. The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language. By James Champlin Fernald. Published 1919.
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The part an actor performs the part one acts in life. Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language. By Nuttall, P.Austin. Published 1914.
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A part or character in a play or other public performance. Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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