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Definition of membership

membership

/ˈmɛm.bɚ.ʃɪp/
mem · ber · ship
Plural:memberships
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• noun

1

The state or status of being a member of a group, organization, club, or profession.

Example

"She renewed her gym membership for another year so she could continue attending the fitness classes."

2

The total number of people who belong to a particular group or organization.

Example

"The labor union has seen its membership decline steadily over the last decade."

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• Rhymes for membership

• Nearby Words

melody
melon
member
membership
membrane
memento
memo

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the mid-17th century by combining 'member' (from Latin 'membrum') with the suffix '-ship' to denote a state or condition of belonging.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Membership. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/membership
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