Affiliation
/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
The state or fact of being affiliated or associated with a group or organization.
/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
The state of being affiliated or associated.
His affiliation with the university gave him access to research facilities.
💡 Simply: Being part of a group or organization.
More Examples
The hospital's affiliation with the medical school attracts talented doctors.
How It's Used
"The company's affiliation with a large corporation secured its funding."
"Her affiliation with the conservative party was well known."
From Middle French affiliation, from Latin affiliatio, from affilia ‘daughter’, from ad ‘to’ + filia ‘daughter’. The original meaning referred to adoption or the act of becoming a daughter. It evolved to encompass connections or associations.
Historically, the word's usage emphasized family connections and adoption, slowly transitioning to broader meanings related to association and membership.
Memory tip
Think of 'affiliate' – being connected to something.