member

[ˈmɛmbər]

member Definition

• 1. a person or organization belonging to a group or team
• 2. a part of a whole

Using member: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "member" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He is a member of the local chess club.

• Example

  The company has over 500 members worldwide.

• Example

  She is the newest member of the team.

• Example

  The heart is a vital member of the human body.

member Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for member

• part
• element
• constituent
• participant
• component

Antonyms for member

• outsider
• nonmember

Idioms Using member

• card-carrying member

  a person who is an official and active member of a particular organization or political party

  Example

  He's been a card-carrying member of the Democratic Party for over 20 years.

• paying member

  a person who pays dues or fees to belong to a particular organization or club

  Example

  Only paying members are allowed to use the gym facilities.

• team member

  a person who is part of a group working together to achieve a common goal

  Example

  Each team member has a specific role to play in the project.

Phrases with member

• member of parliament

  an elected representative of the people in a parliament

  Example

  The member of parliament for this district is retiring next year.

• member of the family

  a person related to another by blood or marriage

  Example

  She is a distant member of our family, but we still keep in touch.

• member of the clergy

  a religious leader or minister

  Example

  The member of the clergy presided over the wedding ceremony.

Origins of member

from Latin 'membrum', meaning 'limb'

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Summary: member in Brief

The term 'member' [ˈmɛmbər] refers to a person or organization belonging to a group or team, or a part of a whole. It can be used to describe a person's affiliation with a club, team, or political party, as well as a component of a larger entity, such as 'The heart is a vital member of the human body.' Idioms like 'card-carrying member' and 'paying member' denote official membership, while 'team member' refers to a person working towards a common goal.