role
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: roles
Sense 1
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
An ancient unit of quantity, 72 sheets of parchment.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “role” mean?
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
Is “role” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.