charter member
noun
: an original member of a group (such as a society or corporation)
charter membership
noun
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1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Bennett is a charter member of the North American Nature Photographers Association and the Orlando Camera Club and leads local, out-of-state and international trips.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Dating to 1901, when Charles W. Somers’ outfit was a charter member of the AL, only four times in franchise history has the club had a better start through 95 games.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
Economies accounting for nearly 40 percent of global output and one-third of trade are among the TPP’s charter members, so the deal has achieved critical mass.
—Daniel Ikenson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2016
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Bennett is a charter member of the North American Nature Photographers Association and the Orlando Camera Club and leads local, out-of-state and international trips.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Dating to 1901, when Charles W. Somers’ outfit was a charter member of the AL, only four times in franchise history has the club had a better start through 95 games.
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 19 July 2024
Economies accounting for nearly 40 percent of global output and one-third of trade are among the TPP’s charter members, so the deal has achieved critical mass.
—Daniel Ikenson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2016
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“Charter member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charter%20member. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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