noun

affiliate

uh-FIHL-ee-uht

noun

A person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network.

"The local news station is an affiliate of a major national network."

"Several regional charities are affiliates of the same parent foundation."

verb

To officially join or connect with a larger organisation.

"The union voted to affiliate with a bigger federation."

"Many small clinics affiliate themselves with major hospitals."

How to Use Affiliate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAs a noun, a connected branch or partner organisation; as a verb, to formally connect with a bigger group.

Common pairings

an affiliate of affiliate marketing affiliate with an organisation

affiliated past tense, affiliates plural, affiliates singular

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The local news station is an _____ of a major national network.

From Medieval Latin affiliatus, "adopted as a son" — from ad- plus filius, "son."

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