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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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ROLE MODEL Defined for Kids

noun

: a person whose behavior in a certain function is imitated by others

Medical Dictionary

noun

: 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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