MEMBERSHIP Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

membership

noun

Definition of membership

as in community

the people who belong to a group or organization Club leaders are elected by the membership.

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as in roster

the number of people in a group or organization The club's membership has been around 400 for the past several years.

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as in association

the state of being a member of a group or organization We allowed our membership in the discount club to lapse.

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Recent Examples of membership Founded as a regional security organization by China, Russia, and Central Asian countries in 2001, the SCO has expanded its membership and scope to include broad development goals. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 The membership includes store discounts, member-exclusive events including a golf tournament, personal humidor storage space and a cigar gift each month. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 The incident has also caused diplomatic issues within the European Union (EU), with anti-immigration leaders such as Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calling for Spain’s membership of the Schengen visa-free travel area to be suspended. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Comps that just about exceed expectations are not perfect execution, especially as the retailer tries to figure out how to get younger members to renew their memberships at a greater pace. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for membership

Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership

Noun

Republicans and Democrats alike have faced anger from voters anxious about the impact a data center built in their community will have on utility bills, property values, and quality of life.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2026
OpenAI’s recent proof, for instance, has yet to receive verification from the wider mathematical community.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of community

Noun

The Edmonton Oilers spent the summer fixing long-standing cap issues, addressing immediate team needs and getting younger at important roster spots.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
They still could be added, and Sankey made note of two roster spots that LSU has left open for that possibility.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of roster

Noun

In the first five months of this year, the organization found, the number of people receiving assistance fell in all but three states, and by as much as 20% in Arizona.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

Follower count became the shortcut brands used to decide who was worth paying, how much a partnership might cost and how much attention a campaign could potentially generate.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Using the Census Bureau’s official poverty count, that anti-poverty spending comes out to $35,000 in annual expenditures for every person in poverty, or $181,000 per family in poverty.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of count

Noun

Lee Ann Rawlins Williams does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

— Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Opponents outnumbered supporters across races, gender, age ranges and political affiliation, according to the Elon poll.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of affiliation

Noun

Still, the current team does have a rare shot at shaping an orchestra that is not only reliably exciting and frequently profound but also casually bold and genuinely fun — making for a crucial presence in the city as well as at Geffen Hall.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team's efforts to get information.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of team

Noun

Already insurers are requesting double-digit increases in ACA premiums again next year, partly because declining enrollment often means that the healthiest policyholders are leaving.

— Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri keep Kansas City as a priority in recruiting and enrollment.

— PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of enrollment

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