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affiliation

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //əˌfɪɫiˈeɪʃən// UK //ɐfˌɪlɪˈeɪʃən// af·fil·i·a·tion

n. a formal connection between a person and a group, like a political party or a company. It shows that you belong to or support that organization.

n. a formal connection or official attachment to an organization, political party, or religious group. Often implies a shared identity or a set of mutual obligations.


SIMPLE

She has a strong affiliation with the local university.

CONTEXTUAL

The candidate was asked to disclose any past political affiliation before the public debate began.

COMPLEX

The research institute maintains a close affiliation with several international laboratories to facilitate the exchange of sensitive data and specialized equipment.

Synonyms
Origin

From French affiliation, from Latin affiliatiō, noun of action from verb affiliō, from af- (form of ad- (“to”) before an f) + filiō (from filius (“son”)).

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the state of being connected; countable when referring to a specific instance of such a connection.

Pitfall

his affiliation to the clubhis affiliation with the clubWhile 'to' is occasionally used, 'with' is the standard preposition for describing a connection to an organization.

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