Synonyms

affiliated

American

[uh-fil-ee-ey-tid] / əˈfɪl iˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

being in close formal or informal association; related.

a letter sent to all affiliated clubs; a radio network and its affiliated local stations.

Other Word Forms

nonaffiliated adjective
unaffiliated adjective

Etymology

Origin of affiliated

First recorded in 1785–95; affiliate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The research team is affiliated with Brown's Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination and Redesign.

From Science Daily

Maritime Trade Operations Centre, which is affiliated with Britain’s Royal Navy, on Sunday reported that several ships in the area were damaged after being hit by unidentified projectiles.

From The Wall Street Journal

MSF's Head of Mission in Gaza, Will Edmond says the NGO checks all staff and "would never knowingly employ anyone affiliated with any armed group".

From BBC

If constrained from supporting parties, they will help other organizations, such as super PACs, advocacy groups and loosely affiliated movements.

From MarketWatch

CBS could have fulfilled the request by providing time on its affiliated stations in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

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