/ Dictionary / Index R role: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: role Pronunciation: (rōl), [key] a part or character played by an actor or actress. proper or customary function: the teacher's role in society. the rights, obligations, and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: role (Thesaurus) Roland role conflict Related Content Daily Word Quiz: morose Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language