chartermember

A chartermember attends the first meeting of the new club.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Founding member of an organization: A "chartermember" is an original member of an organization, club, or society who is listed on its founding charter. This person is typically among the first to join when the group is established.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She became a chartermember of the local historical society when it was founded in 1995. (She was one of the original members who signed the founding document.)
  • As a chartermember of the book club, he received a special commemorative pin. (He was among the first members, recognized for his early involvement.)

Advanced Usage

• "chartermember status": the position of being an original member.

  • The organization granted chartermember status to all who joined in the first year. (Those who joined initially were considered founding members.)

• "chartermember benefits": special privileges given to original members.

  • Chartermembers enjoy reduced dues for life. (Original members have permanent discounts on fees.)

Variants and Related Words

• Charter (n): a written grant of rights or privileges, especially by a government or organization.

  • The club's charter was signed by the city council. (The official document that established the club.)

• Membership (n): the state of being a member of a group.

  • Her membership in the society began when she became a chartermember. (Her status as a member started at the founding.)

Synonyms

• Founding member: an original member who helps establish a group.
• Original member: a member who joins at the very beginning.

Related Idioms

• Charter member: (idiomatic) a person who is among the first to join a group, often with a sense of prestige.
  • He is a charter member of the alumni association. (He is one of the original members who helped form it.)

Phrasal Verbs

• (None directly applicable, as "chartermember" is a noun; however, the verb "charter" can be used:)
  • To charter: to establish or grant a charter to.

    • The club was chartered in 1980. (The club was officially founded with a charter.)

Related Idioms

• From the charter: indicating something that dates back to the founding.
  • These rules have been in place from the charter. (These rules have existed since the organization was founded.)