Membership: meaning, definitions and examples
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membership
[ ˈmɛmbərʃɪp ]
in a club
The state of being a member of a club, organization, or group.
Synonyms
admission, enrollment, subscription
Examples of usage
- Membership in the gym includes access to all facilities.
- She has been offered honorary membership of the society.
online platform
The status or fact of being a member of an online platform, typically with associated benefits.
Synonyms
access, privilege, subscription
Examples of usage
- Premium membership allows you to access exclusive content.
- The website offers free membership to all users.
legal
The state of being a member of a legal entity or organization, with rights and responsibilities.
Synonyms
affiliation, association, belonging
Examples of usage
- Corporate membership entitles you to vote at the annual meeting.
- She was granted membership in the professional association.
Translations
Translations of the word "membership" in other languages:
🇵🇹 membresia
🇮🇳 सदस्यता (sadasyata)
🇩🇪 Mitgliedschaft
🇮🇩 keanggotaan
🇺🇦 членство
🇵🇱 członkostwo
🇯🇵 会員資格 (kaiin shikaku)
🇫🇷 adhésion
🇪🇸 membresía
🇹🇷 üyelik
🇰🇷 회원권 (hoeweongwon)
🇸🇦 عضوية (udwiya)
🇨🇿 členství
🇸🇰 členstvo
🇨🇳 会员资格 (huìyuán zīgé)
🇸🇮 članstvo
🇮🇸 aðild
🇰🇿 мүшелік
🇬🇪 წევრობა (ts'evroba)
🇦🇿 üzvlük
🇲🇽 membresía
Word origin
The word 'membership' originated from the Middle English word 'membr', which meant 'a part or portion of a body'. Over time, it evolved to refer to being part of a group or organization. The concept of membership has been integral to human societies throughout history, from guilds and fraternities to modern-day clubs and associations. It signifies belonging, participation, and shared goals within a community.
See also: dismember, dismemberment, member, members.