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English noun: theatrical role

1. theatrical role (cognition) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play


SamplesShe played the part of Desdemona.


Synonymscharacter, part, persona, role


Broader (hypernym)characterization, enactment, personation, portrayal


Narrower (hyponym)baddie, bit part, heavy, hero, heroine, ingenue, minor role, name part, title role, villain









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