die Mitgliedschaft, -en
membership
Der Zustand, zu einer Gruppe, einem Verein oder einer Organisation dazuzugehören.
Definition & meaning
A Mitgliedschaft refers to the state or legal status of being a member of an organization, club, association, or society. It implies that a person or entity belongs to a specific group and is generally entitled to certain rights, privileges, or services, while often being subject to obligations, such as paying dues.
The term is used in various contexts:
- Organizational membership: Belonging to a political party, a sports club, or a professional association.
- Status of belonging: The abstract condition of being included in a collective body.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Mitgliedschaft), plural: Mitgliedschaften.
- Word origin: It is a compound noun derived from Mitglied (member) and the suffix -schaft (which denotes a collective state or condition, similar to the English suffix "-ship").
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Zugehörigkeit (affiliation or belonging)
- Assoziierung (association)
- Teilhaberschaft (participation or partnership)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Mitgliedschaft im Verein ist kostenpflichtig.noun
The membership in the club is subject to a fee.
Seine Mitgliedschaft läuft nächsten Monat ab.noun
His membership expires next month.
Die Mitgliedschaft wird regelmäßig überprüft.noun
The membership is checked regularly.
Haben Sie Ihre Mitgliedschaft bereits schriftlich gekündigt?noun
Have you already cancelled your membership in writing?
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