Ikkemedlem

Ikkemedlem is a Norwegian noun that denotes a person who is not a member of a group, organization, or association, even though they may participate in its activities. The term is built from the negation ikke (not) and medlem (member). Spelling variations include ikke-medlem in some texts, while ikkemedlem is also found in others.

In practice, the term is mainly descriptive rather than a formal status. It is used to distinguish someone who attends or collaborates with a group without holding formal membership from full members. Depending on the rules of a given organization, ikkemedlemmer typically have restricted rights, such as lacking voting rights, eligibility for office, or access to member-only benefits. Some contexts further differentiate between guests, observers, and non-members who are allowed limited participation.

The concept is common in clubs, associations, committees, and other voluntary bodies. It can appear in meeting minutes, reports, or media coverage when noting participants who are present without being members. Because organizational rules vary, the exact rights and duties of an ikkemedlem are not universal and should be consulted in each group’s statutes or guidelines.

See also: non-member, observer, guest, associate member, membership rules.