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

"The police must move without fear or favour and deal decisively with the sponsors and perpetrators of this act without regard to their status in society or political affiliation."

From BBC

In one column from 1935 she wrote blithely, “if war comes this year, it might come at the beginning of July, if it’s hot, heat and history having an undeniable affiliation in European affairs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"We must ensure that the perpetrators of these horrific violations face justice regardless of the affiliation," Turk said on Sunday, adding that repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure could constitute "war crimes".

From Barron's

No comparable rule exists for individuals with no corporate affiliation and no elected office who share investment opinions online.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said some of the women were reluctant to come forward, fearing their degrees or affiliations would be seen as unearned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• connection
• partnership
• relationship