trade association

American  

noun

1. an association of people or companies in a particular business or trade, organized to promote their common interests.

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trade association British  

noun

1. an association of organizations in the same trade formed to further their collective interests, esp in negotiating with governments, trade unions, etc

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Etymology

Origin of trade association

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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trade association

Kevin Craven, chief executive of defence trade association, said Healey's resignation has "sent us reeling" and is "truly a damning reflection on the current state of affairs".

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

The trade association slashed its net profit forecast for global airlines to $23 billion, from a previous estimate of $41 billion.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

The nursing-home trade association, AHCA/NCAL, said the latest study reinforced its own claims about the staffing crisis.

From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026

The economy ministry is now funding a matchmaking platform, set up by the main defense-industry trade association BDSV, to connect established defense supply chains with companies from other sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026

Instead, however, of a trade association as in Germany, or a district insurance association as in Austria, there is a government insurance office, in which employers have to insure their workmen.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various