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role model
noun
: someone who another person admires and tries to be like
Full Definition of ROLE MODEL
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
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First Known Use of ROLE MODEL
1957
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ROLE MODEL Defined for Kids
role model
noun
Definition of ROLE MODEL for Kids
: a person whose behavior in a certain function is imitated by others
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role model
noun
Medical Definition of ROLE MODEL
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others <watching our parents and other role models deal with conflict—Melody Beattie>
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