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English word role comes from Proto-Indo-European *rot-, Proto-Indo-European *Hret-, Latin -olus, and later Middle French (ca. 1400-1600) rolle (Role (function or position of something).)
*rot- (Proto-Indo-European)
wheel
*Hret- (Proto-Indo-European)
-olus (Latin)
rota (Latin)
(figuratively) the disc of the sun. (pars pro toto) a car, a chariot. Wheel.
role (Old French)
Roll; scroll (rolled up document).
rotulus (Late Latin)
rollus (Malayalam)
rolle (Middle French)
Role (function or position of something).
rôle (French)
Character. Role.
role (English)
(grammar) : The function of a word in a phrase.. A character or part played by a performer or actor.. Designation that denotes an associated set of responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.. The function or position of something.