affiliated

[uh-fil-ee-ey-tid]

adjective

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of affiliated¹

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

Example Sentences

“Let me be clear: Ballot Now is not in any way affiliated with the California Office of the Secretary of State.”

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"This work helps bridge the gap between the epoch of reionisation and the so-called cosmic noon, when star formation peaked," said Danhaive, who is also affiliated with the Cavendish Laboratory.

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Our triple-A team, they’re now the Rockies but we used to be affiliated with the Dodgers so it just goes hand in hand.

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In 2012, the Jerusalem District Court gave Fatafteh—who is affiliated with Fatah, the rival faction to Hamas in Gaza—a life sentence plus 20 years for murder, attempted murder and possession of a weapon.

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There are several other committees not affiliated with these main campaign groups that are receiving funding.

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Related Words

• connected