join·er

[joi-ner]
noun
1.
a person or thing that joins.
2.
a carpenter, especially one who constructs doors, window sashes, paneling, and other permanent woodwork.
3.
a person who belongs to many clubs, associations, societies, etc., often from indiscriminate enthusiasm, for increased status, to make business or social contacts, or the like.

Origin:
1350–1400; join + -er1; replacing Middle English joinour < Anglo-French joignour, equivalent to joign- (see join) + -our -or2

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joiner (ˈdʒɔɪnə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  chiefly (Brit) a person trained and skilled in making finished woodwork, such as windows, doors, and stairs
2.  a person or thing that joins
3.  informal a person who joins many clubs, causes, etc

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Joiner is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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We will waive the joiner fee when you sign up for a membership.
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