association - a formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the Modern Language Association"

athenaeum, atheneum - a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning

bookclub - a club that people join in order to buy selected books at reduced prices

chapter - a local branch of some fraternity or association; "he joined the Atlanta chapter"

chess club - a club of people to play chess

country club - a suburban club for recreation and socializing

frat, fraternity - a social club for male undergraduates

glee club - a club organized to sing together

golf club - a club of people to play golf

hunt club, hunt - an association of huntsmen who hunt for sport

investors club - a club of small investors who buy and sell securities jointly

jockey club - a club to promote and regulate horse racing

racket club - club for players of racket sports

rowing club - a club for person who row

slate club - a group of people who save money in a common fund for a specific purpose (usually distributed at Christmas)

sorority - a social club for female undergraduates

turnverein - a club of tumblers or gymnasts

boat club, yacht club - club that promotes and supports yachting and boating

service club - a club of professional or business people organized for their coordination and active in public services

club member - someone who is a member of a club