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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun One who assumes or acts out a particular role.
- noun One who engages in role-playing.
- noun Sports A team athlete who plays mainly in specific situations.
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- noun Alternative form of
roleplayer . - noun basketball A player who isn't one of the best players on the team, but still contributes to the team in a meaningful way
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- noun a person who makes deceitful pretenses
- noun a theatrical performer
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