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Role Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary role 3 ENTRIES FOUND: role (noun) role–play (noun) role model (noun) role / ˈ roʊl/ noun plural roles role / ˈ roʊl/ noun plural roles Britannica Dictionary definition of ROLE [ count ] 1 : the character played by an actor He plays the role of the villain. She was given the starring/lead/leading role . I had a minor/major role in the play. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 a : a part that someone or something has in a particular activity or situation — usually + in Everyone had a role [= hand ] in winning the game. [=everyone helped to win the game] The government is taking an active role in improving public schools. [=the government is actively involved in improving public schools] He had a key role in designing the bridge. She talked about the roles of exercise and a healthy diet in preventing heart disease. Newspapers play a major role in determining how people think about politics. Religion plays an important role in his life. [=religion is very important to him] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : the part that someone has in a family, society, or other group After her husband left her, she had to take on the dual role of mother and father for her children. She likes to play the role of matchmaker with her friends. She challenged the traditional roles assigned to women. We'll switch/reverse roles this time, and you can wash the dishes while I dry them. It was a case of role reversal : the father stayed home with the children while the mother worked. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR What are the plural forms of check-in , passerby , and spoonful ? See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY concrete : a hard, strong material that is used for building and made by mixing cement, sand, and broken rocks with water Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.