membership
English meaning: Membership
Definition
The state of being a member of a group or organization.
Example
“He has memberships in clubs in three cities.”
Another example: “The club's membership has doubled over the past two years.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun denoting the state of belonging to a group, or the members collectively ('membership voted to strike'). Common in organisations, clubs, unions and subscriptions ('membership fee', 'gym membership').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'member' (Latin 'membrum', a limb, part) plus '-ship'; the noun is attested from the 17th century.
Synonyms
- enrolment
- affiliation
- participation
- belonging
Related Words
- dues
- fees
- referendum
- fee
- phi
- nato
- members
- organisation
- voluntary
- invitation
Common Collocations
- membership fee
- gym membership
- annual membership
- membership card
- apply for membership
- membership renewal
Word Forms
membership (sing); memberships (pl)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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