Synonyms for

Member

Verb / ˈmembɜ: / Another word for member — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that is part of a group or organization.

Synonyms & similar words

nonmember penis appendage extremity fellowmember phallus participant associate affiliate collaborator comrade partner supporter follower belonger representative delegate agent player performer actor artist musician singer dancer

Synonyms by register

Formal

constituent participant associate affiliate

Informal

guy pal buddy mate chap

Literary

fellow comrade kin

Antonyms

nonmember outsider stranger foreigner alien unaffiliated

Common collocations

  • member of parliament
  • member of the club
  • founding member
  • active member
  • key member
  • team member
  • board member
  • honorary member

Word family

noun membership
verb member
adjective memberly

Usage note

While 'member' can sometimes be used informally to refer to a male person's penis, this usage is vulgar and should be avoided in polite conversation or formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. She is a member of the school choir.
  2. My dad is a member of the gym.
  3. He became a member of the book club last week.
  4. The company has over 1000 members.
  5. We need to elect a new member to the committee.

Quotes

  • A member of a political party is like a member of a church. You join because you agree with most of its views, and you stay because you agree with all of them. - Mario Cuomo
  • I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a Democrat! - Will Rogers
  • I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat. - Will Rogers

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