Word: Member

Pronunciation

/ˈmembər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who belongs to a group or organization; a constituent part or element of something larger. For example: “She is an active member of the local book club.”
• Noun: In anatomy, a limb or organ that is part of the body. For instance: “The leg is a lower limb member.”
• Noun: In mathematics or logic, an element of a set or class. Example: “Each number in the sequence is a member of the set of real numbers.”
• Verb (used with ‘be’): To belong to a group, organization, or category. Example: “He is a member of the Senate.”

Phrases

• “Full member”: A person who has full rights and privileges within a group.
• “Honorary member”: A title given to someone who is not a regular member but is recognized for their contributions.
• “Membership dues”: The fees paid by members to join or maintain their status in a club or organization.
• “Member state/country”: A nation that is part of a larger organization such as the European Union.

Example Sentences

• Noun (organization): “As a new member, he attended his first meeting of the chess club.”
• Noun (anatomy): “The injured member required immediate medical attention.”
• Verb: “She has been a member of the choir since childhood.”

Synonyms

• Affiliate
• Associate
• Participant
• Constituent
• Component
• Member of staff (in an organizational context)
• Limb (in an anatomical context)