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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

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a person who makes deceitful pretenses
  • noun a theatrical performer

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