role model

A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioral or social role for another person to emulate.

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role model

a person regarded by others, esp younger people, as a good example to follow

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role′ mod`el

a person whose behavior in a particular social setting is imitated by others, esp. by younger persons.

[1955–60]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

role model - someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model"

model

leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others

nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, apotheosis, ideal, paragon, saint - model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

fashion arbiter, taste-maker, trend-setter - someone who popularizes a new fashion

Translations

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מודל לחיקוי

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role model

n. prototipo, modelo.

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