en ledamot
member
En person som är med i en grupp och har rätt att vara med och bestämma.
Definition & meaning
A ledamot is a member of a group, committee, board, or legislative body. It refers to a person who holds an official position within an organization and typically has the right to vote or participate in formal decision-making processes.
Common contexts include:
- Riksdagsledamot: A member of the Swedish Parliament.
- Styrelseledamot: A member of a board of directors.
- Akademiledamot: A member of the Swedish Academy.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine noun.
- Singular indefinite: ledamot
- Singular definite: ledamoten
- Plural indefinite: ledamöter
- Plural definite: ledamöterna
Etymologically, the word is a compound of led (joint/limb) and amot (an old term related to a meeting or encounter). Historically, it signified someone who is a "limb" or a functioning part of a larger body or organization.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Medlem?: The most general term for a member of an association or group.
- Representant?: Someone representing a group or interest.
- Delegat?: A person sent or authorized to represent others.
Antonyms:
- Utomstående?: An outsider or a person not belonging to the group or organization.
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Examples
Farbror Karl är ledamot i föreningen.noun
Uncle Karl is a member of the association.
Sofia blev vald till ny ledamot i styrelsen.noun
Sofia was elected as a new member of the board.
Två ledamöter presenterade nya idéer på mötet.noun
Two members presented new ideas at the meeting.
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