Card-carrying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Card-carrying is an adjective meaning Enrolled as a member of an organization, and having a card to prove it; loyal to that organization or the cause it supports.
Meaning
Enrolled as a member of an organization, and having a card to prove it; loyal to that organization or the cause it supports.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Loyal and dedicated to some cause.
- Official.
Example Sentences
Except for the men in uniform, few in the hail were card-carrying Nazis. But they must have long shared a silent approval of Hitler's goals.
[Nigel] Toon is a card-carrying enthusiast, arguing for benefits in fields as varied as weather forcasting, drug discovery and nuclear fusion.
Synonyms for card-carrying
Depending on context, synonyms include cardholding.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include loyal, faithful, chartered, committed, affiliable, dedicated.
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