membership

noun

mem·​ber·​ship ˈmem-bər-ˌship How to pronounce membership (audio)
plural memberships
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: the body of members
an organization with a large membership
3
mathematics : the relation between an element of a set (see set entry 2 sense 21) or class and the set or class itself compare inclusion sense 3a

Examples of membership in a Sentence

What is the cost of a one-year membership? Membership in the club doubled last year. clubs that are hoping to increase their membership The club has a large membership. clubs that are hoping to increase their memberships
Recent Examples on the Web Plus, the benefit from slightly higher membership fees haven’t flowed into the business yet. Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024 The accreditation agencies and membership organizations maintain directories of active members. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 Erdoğan linked Sweden’s NATO membership to the U.S. Congress’ approval of a Turkish request to purchase 40 new F-16 fighter jets and kits to modernize the country’s fleet. Keir Simmons, NBC News, 25 Sep. 2024 The Academy has become much more international in its membership now, and so more willing to do this. Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for membership 

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Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of membership was in 1614

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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membership. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

membership

noun
mem·​ber·​ship ˈmem-bər-ˌship How to pronounce membership (audio)
1
: the state or status of being a member
2
: all the members of an organization
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