active member

[ˈæktɪv ˈmɛmbər]
nounpl: active members
membro ativo
1. A person who actively participates in and contributes to the affairs of an organization, club, group, or community
She is an active member of the environmental organization and volunteers every weekend.
Ela é uma membra ativa da organização ambiental e trabalha como voluntária todos os fins de semana.
2. A person who maintains full rights and responsibilities within a group or institution
As an active member of the gym, he has unlimited access to all facilities.
Como membro ativo da academia, ele tem acesso ilimitado a todas as instalações.
3. A person who is engaged and involved rather than passive or inactive
The club requires active members to attend at least one meeting per month.
O clube exige que os membros ativos compareçam a pelo menos uma reunião por mês.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, being an 'active member' carries positive connotations of responsibility and commitment. In Brazil, this status often comes with specific rights and duties within clubs (social, sports, professional), while in the USA, it's commonly used in volunteer organizations, churches, and civic groups. The term reflects cultural values of participation and community engagement in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
participating membercontributing memberengaged memberinvolved member
Antonyms / Antônimos
inactive memberpassive memberdormant membernon-participating member

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
membro ativo
standard and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
membro ativo
commonly used in social and sports clubs
São Paulo
membro ativo
frequently used in business organizations and associations
Portugal
membro ativo
identical usage; also 'sócio ativo' in certain contexts like clubs

Related Words

membershipparticipationengagementcontributioncommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull one's weight
roll up one's sleeves
take an active interest in
be in the thick of it
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