member — a person who belongs to a group or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who belongs to a group or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmembər/
Example Sentences
- I'm the only member of my family who can't cook ramen properly.
- Every member of the study group fell asleep during the meeting.
- As a new member of the gym, I got lost looking for the bathroom.
member
NOUN[/ˈmembər/]
a person who belongs to a group or organization
A new member receives their club card from the president
Every member will remember this December
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin membrum, meaning 'limb' or 'part of the body'. The meaning evolved metaphorically from a physical body part belonging to a whole body to an individual belonging to a group or organization.
Breakdown
Latin membrum (limb, part of body) → member. The suffix -er was added in Middle English to denote 'one who is a part of' or 'one who belongs to'.
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📝Examples
“I'm the only member of my family who can't cook ramen properly.”
“Every member of the study group fell asleep during the meeting.”
“As a new member of the gym, I got lost looking for the bathroom.”
“She has been a loyal member of the library for over 20 years.”
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