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Membership

UK /["/ˈmembəʃɪp/"]/US /["/ˈmembərʃɪp/"]/

Definition

the state of being a member of a group, a club, an organization, etc.

In simple words: Being a part of a group or organization.

Examples

Her membership in the club provides access to exclusive events.
He applied for membership at the local gym last week.
The organization’s membership has grown significantly over the past year.
Membership fees are due at the beginning of each year.
The benefits of membership include discounts and priority booking.
They celebrated their 10th anniversary of membership in the association.
Membership can sometimes require approval from a committee.

Usage notes

Used when discussing joining or being part of clubs, organizations, or communities. Not typically used in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

membership + of group/organization

Memory hint

Think of 'member ship' as a boat that takes you to a group.

Collocations

associate
corporate
full
apply for
seek
claim
dues
fee
card
associate
corporate
full
apply for
seek
claim
dues
fee
card

Synonyms

affiliation
association
subscription
participation
enrollment

Antonyms

disaffiliation
exclusion

Common mistakes

Confused with 'memership' (misspelling).
Using it in contexts unrelated to groups (e.g., membership of a single person).
Not using 'membership' with a qualifying noun (e.g., 'gym membership' instead of just 'membership').