Identity has played a functional role in social movements.

But the theme has a functional role as well.

The term "minister" is understood as a functional role rather than an hierarchical position of authority.

In addition to furniture's functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose.

They lasted far longer than anyone expected, long enough to hint at a functional role.

A person with multiple functional roles has the opportunity to abuse those powers.

The constitution of a state having traditional leaders may provide for an active, functional role for them.

The functional role of this separate repertoire is unknown as yet.

On the one hand, it has a functional role as the tool in achieving communication between people of different origins.

The functional role of a key component may not be obvious upon inspection.