member
word
/ˈmɛmbɝ/
MEM-bur
/mˈɛmbɐ/
MEM-buh
Definition
A member is a person who belongs to a group, team, organization, or club. It can also mean someone officially included as part of a larger body.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'family member', 'staff member', 'team member', and 'member of parliament'. 'Member' is neutral and widely used in both formal and everyday contexts. For clubs or services, 'member' often implies official registration or subscription.
Spanish: miembro - integrantePortuguese (BR): membro - integrantePortuguese (PT): membro - integranteChinese (Simplified): 成员 - 会员Chinese (Traditional): 成員 - 會員Hindi: सदस्यArabic: عضوBengali: সদস্যRussian: членJapanese: メンバー - 会員Vietnamese: thành viênKorean: 회원 - 멤버Turkish: üyeUrdu: رکنIndonesian: anggota
Example Sentences
She is a member of our school club.
basic
Every member gets a card.
basic
He is the newest member of the team.
basic
One of our staff members will help you in a minute.
natural
Are you a member, or are you just visiting today?
natural
She's been a member here for years, so everyone knows her.
natural