meðlima
Meðlima is an Icelandic verb meaning to admit someone as a member of an organization or group, to enroll or induct. It is used in formal or administrative contexts, such as clubs, associations, unions, boards, or committees. The action is transitive: a person or body with authority admits another person or entity to become a member. The noun form for a person who has been admitted is meðlimur. The process of with-laying membership may involve proposals, approvals, or formal votes, depending on the organization’s rules.
Meðlima is typically contrasted with phrases that describe the act of becoming a member. For example, to
Related terms include meðlimur (member) and phrases describing membership procedures, such as taking someone in as