affiliation

American  

[uh-fil-ee-ey-shuhn] / əˌfɪl iˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of affiliating; state of being affiliated affiliated or associated.

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Other Word Forms

• interaffiliation noun
• nonaffiliation noun
• preaffiliation noun
• reaffiliation noun
• superaffiliation noun

Etymology

Origin of affiliation

First recorded in 1745–55; from Medieval Latin affīliātiōn-, stem of affīliātiō “adoption”; equivalent to affiliate + -ion

Example Sentences

Lawrence Summers has lost his affiliation with America’s leading economics organization, the latest consequence for the former Treasury secretary and Harvard president stemming from his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement, Anderson’s legal counsel said it has become “untenable” for Anderson to be associated with Burkle “in light of public reporting about his affiliations with certain individuals” such as Weinstein and Epstein.

From Los Angeles Times

Mullin said he was not expecting the call Thursday, but that he is “ready to get started” and will work to “earn everybody’s vote,” regardless of party affiliation.

From Los Angeles Times

Through most of her career, her musical style and independent label affiliation put her in the realm of indie rock, where acts typically had a clear ceiling in terms of popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal

And they avoid creating the perception of an affiliation with luxury brands in their marketing if none exists.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• connection
• partnership
• relationship