role model — A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈroʊl ˈmɑːdl/
Korean meaning: 다른 사람들이 본받고 따라하려는 모범이 되는 사람
Korean pronunciation: **롤** **모**들
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is my role model because she can text faster than teenagers while knitting a sweater.
- The CEO became a role model for work-life balance when she started bringing her cat to board meetings.
- Teachers often serve as role models for their students' academic and personal development.
role model
NOUN//ˈroʊl ˈmɑːdl//
A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated
The young gymnast watches her coach perform — her role model in every move.
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Origin
20세기 중반 사회학과 심리학에서 탄생한 용어로, '역할(role)'과 '모델(model)'이 결합되어 '따라할 만한 역할을 하는 사람'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is my role model because she can text faster than teenagers while knitting a sweater.”
“The CEO became a role model for work-life balance when she started bringing her cat to board meetings.”
“Teachers often serve as role models for their students' academic and personal development.”
“Many young athletes consider Olympic champions as their ultimate role models.”
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