role

noun
UK /rəʊl/
US /roʊl/

The part a person plays in a group or story.

She has an important role in the school play.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The character an actor plays in a movie or play.

He got the role of the brave knight.

3. The purpose or job something has.

Vitamins play a role in keeping you healthy.

4. The expected behavior of a person in a certain situation.

Parents have a role in teaching their children.