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role model

[ rohl mod-l ]

noun

  1. a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people.


role model

noun

  1. a person regarded by others, esp younger people, as a good example to follow
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

role model

  1. A person who serves as an example of the values, attitudes, and behaviors associated with a role. For example, a father is a role model for his sons. Role models can also be persons who distinguish themselves in such a way that others admire and want to emulate them. For example, a woman who becomes a successful brain surgeon or airline pilot can be described as a role model for other women.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of role model1

First recorded in 1955–60
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Gurr is typically an open book, especially as he has grown into his status as a mentor and a role model.

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He was truly an extraordinary leader and a role model to the world that embodied a deep faith and commitment to embrace the dignity of the human person.

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"She really is a true role model –for deaf individuals of any age, and most definitely for The Elizabeth Foundation's deaf children, parents, alumni, volunteers and staff."

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The gymnast said he lacked a male role model in his life, and lost his mother when he was just two years old.

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James said in Wednesday’s announcement that his partnership with Mattel is rooted in his own experiences with role models.

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