/rohl/ , n.
1. a part or character played by an actor or actress.
2. proper or customary function: the teacher's role in society.
3. Sociol. the rights, obligations, and expected behavior patterns associated with a particular social status.
Also, rôle .
[ 1600-10; rôle ROLL (as of paper) containing the actor's part ]
Syn. 2. capacity, position, responsibility, duty.