<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a part or character played by an actor or actress.</li><li>proper or customary function: the role of religion in society.</li><li>the function assumed by a person or thing in a given action or process: Schools offer few practical tools to help students explore their role in shaping the future.</li><li>Sociology: the rights, obligations, and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status: When studying child development, it was critical to study the father's role.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>duty</li><li>responsibility</li><li>position</li><li>function</li><li>capacity</li><li>part</li><li>character</li></ul>