noun
Common
affiliate
uh-FIHL-ee-uht
Affiliate (noun) means a person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network. Example: “Each local club is an affiliate of the national sports federation.”
noun
1
A person, company, or organisation formally connected to a larger group or network.
"Each local club is an affiliate of the national sports federation."
"The local news station is an affiliate of a major national network."
"Several regional charities are affiliates of the same parent foundation."
verb
1
To officially join or connect with a larger organisation.
"Our choir decided to affiliate with the regional music society."
"The union voted to affiliate with a bigger federation."
"Many small clinics affiliate themselves with major hospitals."
How to use affiliate
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- affiliates
- Third person singular
- affiliates
- Past tense
- affiliated
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin affiliatus, "adopted as a son" — from ad- plus filius, "son."
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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.
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