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 Fort Worth Football Officials President Brian Simpson warned that more Friday night games could shift to Thursdays if the chapter’s membership — currently around 500 officials — doesn’t grow. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 As part of a redrawing under Proposition 50, the 2025 measure California voters passed to boost Democratic membership in the House, the lines were extended south, to take in the Trump-friendly territory of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The 50-home development also includes waterfront pools, private dining, a signature restaurant, wellness facilities, and membership to the Fisher Island Club. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 But according to the organization, her one-year membership expired in 2019 and was never renewed until August 2026. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for membership

Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership

Noun

Owner Matthew Doeding aims to create a community third space for gamers to gather and play.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
The hospital was run by Louisiana State University, which determined that Katrina left the building too damaged to reopen — an assessment that was disputed by some hospital staff and community members.

— JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of community

Noun

However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Disputes over Israel, antisemitism and El-Sayed’s association with controversial online commentator Hasan Piker have complicated the party’s effort to turn its attention to Republican Mike Rogers.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

This chart shows the 24-hour moving average load for PJM Interconnection, a major regional transmission organization in the US, which can be understood as the average electricity demand placed on the grid over the past day.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of organization

Noun

Clancy, 36, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder related to the strangling deaths of her children Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months.

— James Powel, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
The move came as a surprise, since Høiby is not of blood relation to the late King and is currently on house arrest after being found guilty of two counts of rape in June.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of count

Noun

Whatever our party affiliation or political views, Americans should appreciate Roosevelt’s ingenuity, determination and confidence and applaud Eisenhower’s competence, planning and stewardship.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Abigail Witmer 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.

— Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of affiliation

Noun

To get to bowl eligibility, Belichick’s team was going to need to pull at least one upset.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Conner joined the team on Monday and Bennett on Wednesday, in large part because injuries had left Miami short-handed at tight end and running back.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of team

Noun

The Little Rock School District faces declining enrollment and financial challenges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
As the program manager, my role is to connect with families and community partners, promote enrollment, educate on the importance of early childhood literacy, and ultimately make sure children have access to the free books.

— Kristy High, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrollment

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