noun
Uncommon
affiliation
uh-fih-lee-AY-shuhn
Affiliation (noun) means a formal connection or association between one group or person and another. Example: “His political affiliation was never a secret.”
noun
1
A formal connection or association between one group or person and another.
"His political affiliation was never a secret."
"The hospital has an affiliation with a leading research university."
"The charity has no affiliation with any political party or religious group."
How to use affiliation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal link or membership tie between a person/group and a larger organisation.
Common pairings
political affiliation
religious affiliation
have an affiliation with
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Etymology
From French affiliation, from Latin affiliatio, "adoption," ultimately from filius, "son."
Related words
Rhymes for affiliation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “affiliation” mean?
The word “affiliation” means a formal connection or association between one group or person and another. In plain terms, a formal link or membership tie between a person/group and a larger organisation.
How do you pronounce “affiliation”?
“Affiliation” is pronounced uh-fih-lee-AY-shuhn (/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “affiliation” in a sentence?
Here is “affiliation” used in a sentence: “His political affiliation was never a secret.”
What part of speech is “affiliation”?
“Affiliation” is a noun.
Where does the word “affiliation” come from?
The word “affiliation” comes from Latin. From French affiliation, from Latin affiliatio, "adoption," ultimately from filius, "son.".
Is “affiliation” a common word?
“Affiliation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between affiliation and association?
"Affiliation" usually implies a formal, often official connection to an organization, such as membership or sponsorship, while "association" can describe looser or informal links between people or groups. Affiliation often appears in institutional contexts, like university or political affiliation.
What preposition follows affiliation?
"Affiliation" is typically followed by "with," as in "affiliation with a university," or "to," as in "affiliation to a party," both indicating the group or organization involved.
Is affiliation the same as membership?
Not exactly; membership specifically means being a registered member of a group, while affiliation is broader and can include partnerships, sponsorships, or informal ties that fall short of full membership.
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