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Definition of member

member

/ˈmɛm.bər/
mem · ber
Plural:members
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• noun

1

An individual person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group, society, organization, or taxonomic classification.

Example

"She has been an active member of the local historical society for over ten years."

2

A distinct part of a complex structure or framework, such as a beam, column, or strut in engineering and architecture.

Example

"The engineers carefully inspected every structural member of the bridge for signs of metal fatigue."

3

A part or organ of the body, especially a limb such as an arm or leg.

Example

"The extreme cold caused a numbing sensation to spread through his lower members."

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• Rhymes for member

• Nearby Words

melting
meltwater
melty
member
membership
membrane
meme

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'membre', derived from Latin 'membrum', meaning a limb, part of the body, or a portion of a whole.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Member. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/member
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