Affiliates
/əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/
nounIntermediateVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
A person or organization connected to another in a formal or official capacity.
/əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
A person or organization officially associated with another
The online store has many international affiliates.
More Examples
2
Local artists often join creative affiliates to share resources.
How It's Used
Business
"This company has numerous local and international affiliates."
Non-profit
"Local charities often work with religious affiliates."
From Latin 'affiliare' meaning 'to adopt as a son', from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'filius' meaning 'son'. First used in English in the 15th century.
Historically, the term was used in a familial context. In modern usage, it often refers to business or organizational relationships.
Memory tip
Think of an affiliate as a branch of a larger organization or family.
Practice
Base: affiliate
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Usage
60%Spoken
40%Written