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mem⋅ber⋅ship

[mem-ber-ship]
–noun
1. the state of being a member, as of a society or club.
2. the status of a member.
3. the total number of members belonging to an organization, society, etc.

Origin:
1640–50; member + -ship
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mem·ber·ship   (měm'bər-shĭp')   
n.  
  1. The state of being a member.

  2. The total number of members in a group: an organization with a growing membership.

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