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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRole-Model
/ˈroʊlˌmɒdəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially younger people.
"Many athletes serve as role models for aspiring sports enthusiasts." - 2
An individual who is looked up to and admired for their qualities or achievements.
"Teachers often become role models for their students."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'role model' emerged in the mid-20th century, combining 'role', derived from the French 'rôle' meaning 'part' or 'function', and 'model', from Latin 'modulus' meaning 'a measure'. It evolved to describe individuals whose behavior is emulated by others, particularly in educational and social contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Role-Model" is said worldwide
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modèle
Transliteration: moh-del
"Il est un modèle pour de nombreux jeunes."
Vorbild
Transliteration: for-bilt
"Sie ist ein Vorbild für viele Schülerinnen."
modello
Transliteration: mo-del-lo
"Lui è un modello per i suoi studenti."
modelo a seguir
Transliteration: mo-de-lo a se-guir
"Ella es un modelo a seguir para muchos jóvenes."
modelo
Transliteration: mo-de-lo
"Ele é um modelo para os jovens."
आदर्श
Transliteration: aadarsh
"वह कई युवाओं के लिए आदर्श है।"
榜样
Transliteration: bǎngyàng
"他是许多年轻人的榜样。"
롤모델
Transliteration: rolmodel
"그는 많은 젊은이들의 롤모델입니다."
ロールモデル
Transliteration: rōrumoderu
"彼は多くの若者のロールモデルです。"
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