affiliate
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for affiliate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use affiliate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin affiliatus, "adopted as a son" — from ad- plus filius, "son."
Full origin of affiliate →Frequently asked questions
What does “affiliate” mean?
The word “affiliate” means a person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network. In plain terms, as a noun, a connected branch or partner organisation; as a verb, to formally connect with a bigger group.
How do you pronounce “affiliate”?
“Affiliate” is pronounced uh-FIHL-ee-uht (/əˈfɪl.i.ət/ in IPA).
How do you use “affiliate” in a sentence?
Here is “affiliate” used in a sentence: “The local news station is an affiliate of a major national network.”
What part of speech is “affiliate”?
Depending on how it is used, “affiliate” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “affiliate” come from?
The word “affiliate” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin affiliatus, "adopted as a son" — from ad- plus filius, "son.".
Is “affiliate” a common word?
“Affiliate” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “affiliate” have?
“Affiliate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network.
What is the difference between an affiliate and a subsidiary?
A subsidiary is a company owned or controlled by a parent company, while an affiliate is formally connected to a larger group without necessarily being controlled by it. In business usage, affiliate typically implies a looser link — a minority stake, a network membership, or a contractual relationship.
Is it "affiliated with" or "affiliated to"?
Both are correct. "Affiliated with" is the usual choice in American English and is common everywhere, while "affiliated to" is chiefly British. Whichever you choose, the structure is the same: a person or organisation is affiliated with (or to) a larger body.
What is an affiliate in marketing?
In marketing, an affiliate is a person or company formally connected to a seller's network who promotes its products, typically earning a commission on the sales or sign-ups they generate. The arrangement is called affiliate marketing, and the links affiliates share are affiliate links.
What is the difference between affiliate and partner?
Partner suggests a relationship between equals who share work, risk, or ownership, while affiliate suggests attachment to a larger organisation or network. A law firm's partners help own the firm; a TV network's affiliates are separate local stations connected to it.