Member: meaning, definitions and examples

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member

[ ˈmɛmbər ]

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team

A person, animal, or thing that is part of a group or team.

Synonyms

associate, comrade, participant

Examples of usage

He is a valuable member of our team.
She has been a member of the club for years.

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organization

A person who joins a group, society, or organization.

Synonyms

affiliate, subscriber, supporter

Examples of usage

She became a member of the local community center.
Are you a member of any professional associations?

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society

An individual belonging to a group or society.

Synonyms

citizen, member of the community, resident

Examples of usage

He is a respected member of the society.
As a member of the council, she has a voice in decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "member" in other languages:

🇵🇹 membro

associado
integrante

🇮🇳 सदस्य

🇩🇪 Mitglied

🇮🇩 anggota

🇺🇦 член

🇵🇱 członek

🇯🇵 メンバー

🇫🇷 membre

🇪🇸 miembro

🇹🇷 üye

🇰🇷 회원

🇸🇦 عضو

🇨🇿 člen

🇸🇰 člen

🇨🇳 成员

🇸🇮 član

🇮🇸 meðlimur

🇰🇿 мүше

🇬🇪 წევრი

🇦🇿 üzv

🇲🇽 miembro

Word origin

The word 'member' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'membre' and the Latin word 'membrum', meaning a body part or limb. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a person belonging to a group or organization. The concept of membership has been integral to human societies throughout history, shaping social structures and relationships.

See also: dismember, dismemberment, members, membership.