public Role getRole() {
        return role;
    }
Obtain the role state of the user.

A role is a temporary position or privilege level within a room, distinct from a user's long-lived affiliation
with the room. A role lasts only for the duration of an occupant's visit to a room.

@return The role status of this user.
xmppserver/src/main/java/org/jivesoftware/openfire/muc/MUCOccupant.java