member

[ mem-ber ]

noun

1. a person, animal, plant, group, etc., that is part of a society, party, community, taxon, or other body.
2. Government.
   1. a member of Congress, especially of the House of Representatives.
   2. a member of the British Parliament, especially of the House of Commons.
   3. any member of a legislative body.
3. a part or organ of an animal body; a limb, as a leg, arm, or wing.
4. Botany. a structural entity of a plant body.
5. the penis.
6. a constituent part of any structural or composite whole, as a subordinate architectural feature of a building.

   Synonyms: portion, element

7. Mathematics.
   1. either side of an equation.
   2. an element of a set.
8. Geology. a stratigraphic unit recognized within a formation, and mapped as such.

adjective

1. being a member of or having membership in an association, organization, etc.:

   member countries of the United Nations.

member

¹

/ ˈmɛmbə /

noun

1. a person who belongs to a club, political party, etc
2. any individual plant or animal in a taxonomic group

   a member of the species

3. any part of an animal body, such as a limb
4. another word for penis
5. any part of a plant, such as a petal, root, etc
6. maths any individual object belonging to a set or logical class
7. a distinct part of a whole, such as a proposition in a syllogism
8. a component part of a building or construction

Member

²

/ ˈmɛmbə /

noun

1. short for Member of Parliament
2. short for Member of Congress
3. a member of some other legislative body

member

/ mĕm′bər /

1. A quantity that belongs to a set.
2. The expression on either side of an equal sign.

Derived Forms

• ˈmemberless, adjective

Other Words From

• member·less adjective
• sub·member noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of member¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English membre, from Old French, from Latin membrum

Word History and Origins

Origin of member¹

C13: from Latin membrum limb, part

Example Sentences

In the last several days, Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox television host and veteran who has never held a leadership post, as his secretary of Defense; Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic House member accused of spreading Kremlin talking points, as his director of National Intelligence; and Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican who resigned his seat in the House on Wednesday while facing a congressional investigation into sex trafficking, as his attorney general.

From Los Angeles Times

One lawmaker who said he “absolutely” wants to see the House report was Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a high-ranking Republican member of the Judiciary Committee who ran against Thune for majority leader.

From Los Angeles Times

An audience member from the special said, "It was breathtaking."

From Salon

One staff member has been punched in the face while others have been knocked to the floor.

From BBC

A disclaimer at the end of each episode acknowledges Adams’ denial that he was ever a member of the IRA or involved in political violence; it’s a claim “Say Nothing” otherwise freely dismisses.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• male sex organ
• penis
• phallus