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Definition of roleplayer

roleplayer

/ˈroʊlˌpleɪ.ɚ/
role · play · er
Plural:roleplayers
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Adjective:roleplaying
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• noun

1

A person who participates in a role-playing game, training simulation, or improvisational exercise by acting out the character and behavior of an assumed persona.

Example

"The experienced roleplayer stayed completely in character throughout the entire three-hour tabletop campaign."

2

An athlete or team member who fulfills a specific, specialized, and usually supporting function rather than serving as a primary star.

Example

"Every championship basketball roster needs a reliable roleplayer who focuses on defense and rebounding."

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• Nearby Words

rokel
role
roleplay
roleplayer
roll
rollable
rollaway

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roleplayer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roleplayer
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