active member

Involved group participant

An active member is someone who participates regularly in an organization's activities, as opposed to one who merely holds membership.

The phrase often carries obligations—attending meetings, paying dues, contributing time: Only active members can vote in elections.

Some organizations distinguish active members from honorary, emeritus, or inactive ones to clarify who has full rights and responsibilities.

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dedicated · involved · committed · true believer · enthusiast · regular · shows up · dues · roster · meetings · committee chair · chapter · club · loyal · voting · passionate · energetic · organization

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membership status

active memberformer member

Previously part of organization

ex-member · honorary member · nonmember · outsider · associate member

organizational role

active membernon-member

One without membership

outsider · guest · visitor · observer · associate

participation level

active membersleeping partner

Investor without management role

deadwood · bystander

Family

active, member, action, actions, acting, actor, actors, actress, actresses

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