Affiliated
/əˈfɪlieɪtɪd/
adjectiveIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Formally connected or associated with a parent body or organization.
/əˈfɪlieɪtɪd/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
General
Officially connected or associated.
The hospital is affiliated with a major medical school.
💡 Simply: Being part of a bigger group.
More Examples
2
The smaller business is affiliated with a larger conglomerate.
How It's Used
Business
"Our company is affiliated with several international organizations."
Academia
"The college is affiliated with a large university."
From Middle English *affiliaten, from Latin affiliāre "to adopt as a son," from ad- "to" + filius "son."
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent since its adoption into English, primarily focusing on formal connections.
Memory tip
Think 'family' - affiliated means connected like family members.
Practice
Base: affiliate
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written