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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Andy Hertzfeld, a charter member of Apple’s Macintosh development team, recalled being summoned to a meeting called by Jobs to upbraid Gates over Microsoft’s plans for the Windows display.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur — charter member of the Premier League, owner of a state-of-the-art stadium, and one of the world’s highest earning clubs — is deep in a relegation fight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
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
In the ACC, where UNC is a charter member, Florida State and Clemson are engaged in a legal fight to leave the conference and explore lucrative moves elsewhere.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
"I'm already part of this family. I'm like a charter member."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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