role-playing

American  

[rohl-pley-ing] / ˈroʊlˌpleɪ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a method of instruction or psychotherapy aimed at changing attitudes and behavior, in which participants act out designated roles relevant to real-life situations.

2. the modifying of a person's behavior to accord with a desired personal image, as to impress others or conform to a particular environment.

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role-playing British  

noun

1. psychol activity in which a person imitates, consciously or unconsciously, a role uncharacteristic of himself See also psychodrama

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Etymology

Origin of role-playing

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Whether it’s the 1980s attacks on heavy metal and role-playing games, or more modern claims of seeing Satan lurking at Beyoncé concerts or, well, in “KPop Demon Hunters,” the Christian right has been able to find the devil everywhere.

From Salon

The role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Game of the Year at the Indie Game Awards, but was then disqualified after it emerged its developer had experimented with AI-generated images but ultimately not used them.

From BBC

The role-playing adventure, developed by French developer Sandfall Interactive, received 12 nominations in total, including best game, best music and best narrative.

From BBC

Hidden behind the upstairs bar is what’s called the Tempered Flask Tavern, and it’s an elaborate tabletop role-playing game room.

From Los Angeles Times

But the next month, Oleh - who loved role-playing board games and wrote fiction - joined the army.

From BBC