Members: meaning, definitions and examples

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members

[ ˈmɛmbərz ]

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group

Individuals who belong to a particular group or organization, especially a formal one.

Synonyms

contributors, partakers, participants, participants

Examples of usage

All members of the club are invited to the party.
She has been a loyal member of the team for years.

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organization

A person or country that has joined a group or organization.

Synonyms

affiliate, associate, participant, representative

Examples of usage

The United States is a founding member of the United Nations.
He is a key member of the board of directors.

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body part

A part of the body, especially a limb.

Synonyms

appendage, limb, organ, part

Examples of usage

She felt a pain in her arm, as if every member of her body was aching.
He stretched every member of his body before the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "members" in other languages:

🇵🇹 membros

🇮🇳 सदस्य

🇩🇪 Mitglieder

🇮🇩 anggota

🇺🇦 члени

🇵🇱 członkowie

🇯🇵 メンバー

🇫🇷 membres

🇪🇸 miembros

🇹🇷 üye

🇰🇷 회원

🇸🇦 أعضاء

🇨🇿 členové

🇸🇰 členovia

🇨🇳 成员

🇸🇮 člani

🇮🇸 meðlimir

🇰🇿 мүшелер

🇬🇪 წევრები

🇦🇿 üzvlər

🇲🇽 miembros

Word origin

The word 'members' originated from Middle English, from Old French menbre, based on Latin membrum. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term has evolved to encompass different meanings related to group affiliation, organization membership, and body parts.

See also: dismember, dismemberment, member, membership.