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affiliated

adj. · v.
US //əˈfɪɫiˌeɪtɪd// UK //ɐfˈɪlɪˌeɪtɪd// af·fil·i·at·ed
  1. 1 officially connected (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    connected to a larger organization or group.

    officially attached or connected to an organization, often as a subsidiary or member.

    Example

    The local hospital is affiliated with a famous university in the city.

    Example

    While the research institute remains an independent entity, it is closely affiliated with the national health department for funding purposes.

    Usage

    Usually followed by the preposition 'with'.
  2. 2 to join a group (v.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    to officially join or become part of a larger group.

    to adopt or receive into a close connection as a member or branch.

    Example

    The small club decided to affiliate with the national organization last year.

    Example

    The regional branches voted to affiliate themselves with the international federation to gain better access to global resources.

    Usage

    Often used in the passive voice or as a reflexive verb ('affiliate oneself with').

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