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- DictionaryRole mod·el/ˈrōl ˌmäd(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a person looked to by others as an example to be imitated.
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- Role model
Person who models a social role for other people, intentionally or unintentionally
A role model is a person whose behaviour, example, or success serves as a model to be emulated by others, especially by younger people. The term role model is credited to sociologist Robert K. Merton, who hypothesized that individuals compare themselves with reference groups of people who occupy the social role to which the individual aspires, an example of which is the way young fans may idolize ... Wikipedia
