English Explanatory Dictionary

role model

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who serves as an example, or whose behavior is emulated by others.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

role model role models role-model rolemodel rôle model

Etymology

Coined by sociologist Robert K. Merton. First use appears c. 1944 in the American Sociological Review.

Synonyms

exemplar household deity archetype epitome example icon model paradigm paragon pattern quintessence template

Related words

authority figure father figure mother figure
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