01 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 rol…
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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.
Phrases & compounds
Title role —
the part, or character, which gives the title to a play, as the part of Hamlet in the play of that name.