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member of vs a member of

Both "member of" and "a member of" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Member of" is used when referring to a specific group or organization, while "a member of" is used when introducing someone as part of a group or organization.

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member of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific group or organization.

This phrase is used to indicate belonging or affiliation to a particular group or organization.

Examples:

He is a member of the team.
She is a member of the club.
They are members of the board.

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In death, a member of Project Mayhem has a name.
The Captain of a starship is fully responsible for every member of her crew.
Wakasugi became a member of Yamamori gang.
Perhaps a member of British royalty.
He's a member of the Holy Reclamation Army.
I want a file made on every member of the British administration.
He becomes a living, breathing member of Bajoran society.
To check on another member of the squad.
Apparently, it's a member of your crew.
No one kills a member of my family... without paying a price.
A tiger is missing and a member of your organisation is dead.
This is Vash, a member of the Archaeology Council.
A sometime member of the Right Hand.
Avenge the murder of a member of her family.
He's a member of the British Royal family.
He's a member of the royal family.
A member of our August and newly minted County Council.
I'm a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan.
Divya Katdare is the other member of Hankmed who toured Savannah.
It cheers to me to be member of its crew.

Alternatives:

part of
belonging to

a member of

This phrase is correct and commonly used when introducing someone as part of a group or organization.

This phrase is used when introducing or identifying someone as part of a group or organization.

Examples:

She is a member of the team.
He is a member of the club.
They are a member of the board.

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The Community has been a member of the WCPFC since January 2005.
He is not a member of the Society of Western Artists.
This is Vash, a member of the Archaeology Council.
And as a member of the Gratitude board.
I can't imagine he's a member of an extremist group.
He's a member of a moderate opposition group.
Even as a member of this... limited species.
He may delegate his powers to a member of the Secretariat of the Convention designated by him.
Each registrant who is a member of a consortium shall pay a proportionate share of the registration fee.
Heide Rühle was no longer a member of the delegation.
Turkey is also a member of the South East European Co-operation Process.
I was also a member of the G7 Deputies.
And as a member of empire's board of directors...
Viorica-Pompilia-Georgeta Moisuc was no longer a member of the ITS Group as of 13.11.2007.
Figured being a member of the tribe, you'd appreciate that.
The European Community may become a member of the Fund and contribute to its subscribed capital.
Wakasugi became a member of Yamamori gang.
Perhaps a member of British royalty.
In death, a member of Project Mayhem has a name.
Apparently, it's a member of your crew.

Alternatives:

part of
belonging to

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