assoc
n. countable C1 Advanced as·soc
n. a short way of writing 'association'. It is used to describe a group of people who share a common interest or work together.
n. a shortened form of 'association', referring to an organized group of people with a shared interest or purpose. Often used in formal or legal contexts to denote a specific organization.
The local assoc meets every Tuesday night.
The assoc was formed to protect the rights of small business owners in the city.
While the full name of the organization is rarely used in daily conversation, the assoc remains a powerful voice in regional policy debates.