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
