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membership

 

[ ˈmɛmbərʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,009, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.