anëtar

Anëtar is a masculine Albanian noun meaning a member of a group, organization, or body. It refers to a person who belongs to a collective, such as a political party, committee, club, association, or other institution. The term is widely used in Albanian-language contexts in Albania, Kosovo, and other Albanian-speaking communities.

Grammatical notes: The masculine form is anëtar, spelled with the letter ë. The feminine form is anëtare, used for female members. The plural form for groups is typically anëtarë for mixed or male-dominated memberships.

Usage context: Anëtar is commonly employed in formal and informal descriptions of membership. Phrases include “anëtar i partisë” (a member of the party) and “anëtare e komisionit” (a member of the committee). The word also appears in discussions of membership status, rights, and duties within a group.

Related terms: The noun anëtarësim denotes membership or the state of being a member. Variants and collocations are often tailored to gender and number when referring to specific individuals or groups.

Notes: While used across Albanian-speaking regions, exact inflection can vary with dialect and standardization updates. In most modern Albanian usage, anëtar covers male or mixed members, while anëtare specifies female members.