Member
/ˈmɛmbər/noun
A part or an element of a larger group or organization.
Did you know?'Member' comes from a term used in secret societies, reflecting a deep connection to the idea of belonging and initiation into hidden knowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*memb-
“to cut off or to divide; to be a part of.”
Latin
Latin
membrum
“a limb or part of the body.”
Old French
Old French
membre
“a part, limb, or member of a group.”
Middle English
Middle English
membre
“an organ, limb, or unit of a group.”
Modern English
English
member
“a person belonging to a group or organization.”