Roles: meaning, definitions and examples

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roles

 

[ roสŠlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a team or organization

Roles are the positions or functions that individuals have in a team or organization. They define the responsibilities and tasks that each person is expected to fulfill.

Synonyms

duties, functions, positions

Examples of usage

  • Each team member has specific roles to play in the project.
  • Understanding each other's roles is crucial for effective teamwork.
Context #2 | Noun

in a theatrical production

Roles refer to the characters that actors portray in a theatrical production. Each role has its own characteristics, lines, and interactions with other characters.

Synonyms

characters, characters, parts

Examples of usage

  • She landed the lead role in the play.
  • The actors auditioned for various roles in the movie.
Context #3 | Noun

in psychology

Roles can also refer to the behaviors and expectations associated with a particular social position or status. These roles can influence how individuals interact with others and perceive themselves.

Synonyms

behaviors, expectations, social positions

Examples of usage

  • Gender roles have evolved over time.
  • Social roles can impact our self-esteem and identity.

Translations

Translations of the word "roles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papรฉis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟเค•เคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ role

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฝนๅ‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรดles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ roles

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท roller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญํ• 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฏูˆุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ role

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบlohy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง’่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vloge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlutverk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ำฉะปะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rollar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ roles

Etymology

The word 'roles' originated from the Old French term 'rolle,' meaning a scroll or a list. It later evolved to refer to the parts or functions that individuals play in various contexts. The concept of roles has been studied extensively in sociology, psychology, and organizational behavior to understand how individuals' positions and responsibilities shape their interactions and behavior within social systems.

See also: role.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,381, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.