Anëtarë

Anëtarë is the Albanian noun meaning “members,” used to refer to people who belong to a group, organization, or body. The singular form is anëtar, and the standard plural is anëtarë. When the group is definite, the plural takes a definite article: anëtarët, meaning “the members.” The term appears across a wide range of contexts, including clubs, associations, boards, committees, teams, and governmental or parliamentary bodies.

The word is commonly used in both formal and everyday language. It can describe both official members and participants in a project or community activity. Related forms include anëtarësia, which denotes membership or the body of members (the concept of membership). Example: “Anëtarët e komisionit miratuan raportin” (The members of the committee approved the report).

In addition to reference to individuals, anëtarë is frequently found in organizational documents, minutes, and media coverage when describing who participates in a decision or activity. The term is neutral and functionally descriptive, focusing on belonging to a group rather than on specific roles. Usage can be extended to various domains, such as sports teams, professional associations, and civic bodies, wherever the notion of belonging to a collective is pertinent. See also membership, committee, parliament.