charter member
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of charter member
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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He was also one of the first Americans to play in Europe and was a charter member of MLS, starting for the Columbus Crew in the team’s first game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
It was only a matter of time before Diogenes, a charter member of the Cynic movement that began in the fourth century B.C., got his turn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
Of course, Benmont Tench III is most well-known for being the guy sitting over Tom Petty’s right shoulder as a charter member of the Heartbreakers, rocking away at the Hammond B3 organ.
From Salon ● May 27, 2025
The steal did more than make Acuña the game’s charter member of the 40-70 club.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
"I'm already part of this family. I'm like a charter member."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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