the state of belonging to a group, club, or organization
Sara renewed her gym membership before it expired.
Students get a discount on membership at the museum.
✦ Formed from member + -ship in late 16th century, modelled on words like friendship.
all the people who belong to a particular group, club, or organization
The club's membership voted to change the rules.
Our library membership has doubled this year.
✦ Same formation as the first sense: member + -ship, later used collectively.
