role-play
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🇺🇸
/ˈroʊlˌpleɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈrəʊlˌpleɪ/
acting out roles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'role-play' originates from the combination of 'role' and 'play', where 'role' refers to a character or part in a play, and 'play' refers to the act of performing.
Historical Evolution
'role' and 'play' were combined in the 20th century to form 'role-play', reflecting the practice of acting out roles for training or entertainment.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'acting out a role', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a method of acting out particular roles in a scenario to explore or practice behaviors and responses.
The training session included a role-play to practice customer service skills.
Synonyms
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