membership

noun

mem·​ber·​ship ˈmem-bər-ˌship How to pronounce membership (audio)
plural memberships
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: the body of members
an organization with a large membership
3
mathematics : the relation between an element of a set (see set entry 2 sense 21) or class and the set or class itself compare inclusion sense 3a

Examples of membership in a Sentence

What is the cost of a one-year membership? Membership in the club doubled last year. clubs that are hoping to increase their membership The club has a large membership. clubs that are hoping to increase their memberships
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The alliance has been challenged recently with Armenia effectively freezing its membership. Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025 The Fed’s membership has been criticized by Republicans in Congress. Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 Some argued that, given the high membership fees, restroom access should not be contingent on class participation. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 The group, formed in 2021, currently has a membership of over 1,500 that advocates the progressive movement and employees on Capitol Hill. Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for membership 

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of membership was in 1614

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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

membership

noun
mem·​ber·​ship ˈmem-bər-ˌship How to pronounce membership (audio)
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: all the members of an organization
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