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A character or part played by a performer or actor.

Example: Her dream was to get a role in a Hollywood movie, no matter how small.

The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.

Example: The role of women has changed significantly in the last century.

The function or position of something.

Example: Local volunteers played an important role in cleaning the beach after the oil spill.

Designation that denotes an associated set of responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and attitudes

Example: The project manager role is responsible for ensuring that everyone on the team knows and executes his or her assigned tasks.

An ancient unit of quantity, 72 sheets of parchment.