member

Universal Words noun 1 ~ (of sth) a person, an animal or a plant that belongs to a particular group: a member of staff / society / the family * characteristics common to all members of the species 2 ~ (of sth) a person, a country or an organization that has joined a particular group, club or team: party / union members * a meeting of member countries / states * How much does it cost to become a member? * an active member of the local church * a founder member of the conservation group * Little is known about the third member of the band. 3 (old use or literary) a part of the body, especially an arm or a leg 4 a PENIS. People say 'member' to avoid saying ' PENIS'. 5 (Member) (in Britain) a Member of Parliament: the Hon. Member for Brent North seealsoPRIVATEMEMBER