characterization vs role

characterization and role both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
characterization	Yes	No	No	No
role	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, role is a hyponym of characterization; that is, role is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than characterization:

characterization: acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
role: an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

Other hyponyms of characterization include impression, character, part, persona, theatrical role.

characterization (noun)	role (noun)
acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture	the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
a graphic or vivid verbal description	normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features	what something is used for
	an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

characterization vs role

characterization and role both are nouns.

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