Business
Business noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.
Usage example: plants going about the business of photosynthesis provide the Earth with a renewable source of oxygen
Role
Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.
Usage example: studying the role of sunlight in the body's production of vitamin D
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Her last onscreen role was as Raven's masked ninja woman, which was interesting since her first-ever role in the business was as Levy's valet.
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No Name Given: Despite playing an important role, Ng Man Tat's character of Stephen and Bull's business partner/triad boss is never named.
Source: Film / God of Cookery - You play the role of a small business owner attempting to start and maintain a retail business in a city.
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