Usage Note
Anib refers to a member or affiliate of an organization, political party, union, or group. The verb form mag-anib means to join or become a member. It is commonly used in labor, civic, and political contexts and appears frequently in news reporting about organizational membership.
Examples
" Anib siya sa samahan. "
Natural Translation
He is a member of the association.
Literal Translation
Member he in association.
" Siya ay anib ng unyon ng mga manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a member of the workers' union.
Literal Translation
He/She is member of-the union of-the workers.
" Bilang matagal nang anib ng partido, inaasahan siyang dumalo sa lahat ng pulong tuwing katapusan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
As a longtime member of the party, he is expected to attend every meeting at the end of each month.
Literal Translation
As long-already member of-the party, expected he-to attend in all of meeting every end of month.
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