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How to pronounce member

nounA2Very common word
MEHMber

/ˈmɛm.bɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a person who belongs to a group, organization, club, team, or family

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Meanings & examples

noun

a person who belongs to a group, organization, club, team, or family

Maria is a member of our book club.

Every team member received a medal.

Common phrases & grammar

active member · team member · club member · family member

[person] is a member of [group]

[person] became a member of [group]

nountechnicalless common

one of the arms, legs, or similar body parts of a person or animal

The medical text calls an arm or a leg a member.

The horse injured a hind member while running.

Common phrases & grammar

artificial member · injured member

Useful expressions

family member

a person in your family

A family member will pick you up.

staff member

a person who works for an organization

Ask a staff member if you need help.

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