Membership
/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe status of being a member of a club, organization, or group.
/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/
The state of being a member of a group or organization.
Annual membership fees provide vital funding for the museum.
💡 Simply: Being a member is like being part of a special club or group. It means you get to participate and be involved in what they do, like getting a library card.
👶 For kids: Being part of a club or group, like the school choir or the soccer team!
More Examples
He enjoys the benefits of his gym membership.
The organization saw a significant increase in membership this year.
How It's Used
"The company offers premium membership to its loyal customers."
"He applied for membership in the local book club."
The group of people who are members of an organization.
/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/
The collective body of members.
The membership of the organization has diverse backgrounds.
💡 Simply: This is like talking about all the people who are part of a group. Like, the 'membership' of the school band includes all the students who play instruments.
👶 For kids: All the people in the club or group together!
More Examples
The club's membership approved the new bylaws.
The membership discussed strategies for the upcoming fundraiser.
How It's Used
"The party’s membership voted on the new policy."
"The club's membership is growing rapidly."
Synonyms
Affiliation
Association
Belonging
Enrollment
Body
Cohort
Constituency
Group
Idioms & expressions
Membership has its privileges
People who are members of a group receive benefits that non-members do not.
"As a gold card member, you get access to our airport lounge. Membership has its privileges!"
From 'member' + '-ship'. 'Member' derives from Old French 'membre' and Latin 'membrum', meaning 'limb' or 'part'. The suffix '-ship' denotes a state or condition.
The concept of membership and belonging to groups has been a part of society for centuries, evolving alongside the formation of organizations and communities.
Memory tip
Think of the 'ship' that carries all the 'members' together.
Practice
Word Origin
Suffix: -ship (state or condition)