member

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♦♦♦ mem|ber /m'embər/ (members)
1 [N-COUNT] with supp, oft N of n
A member of a group is one of the people, animals, or things belonging to that group.
He refused to name the members of staff involved...
Their lack of training could put members of the public at risk.
2 [N-COUNT] usu with supp, oft N of n
A member of an organization such as a club or a political party is a person who has officially joined the organization.
The support of our members is of great importance to the Association...
Britain is a full member of NATO.
3 [ADJ] ADJ n
A member country or member state is one of the countries that has joined an international organization or group.
...the member countries of the European Free Trade Association.
4 [N-COUNT] usu N for n
A member or Member is a person who has been elected to a parliament or legislature.
He was elected to Parliament as the Member for Leeds.char|ter mem|ber (charter members)
[N-COUNT] usu N of n
A charter member of a club, group, or organization is one of the first members, often one who was involved in setting it up. (AM; in BRIT, use founder member)found|er mem|ber (founder members)
[N-COUNT] usu N of n
A founder member of a club, group, or organization is one of the first members, often one who was involved in setting it up. (BRIT; in AM, use charter member)life mem|ber (life members)
[N-COUNT] oft N of n
If you are a life member of a club or organization, you have paid or been chosen to be a member for the rest of your life.

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