affiliation
əˌfɪlɪˈeɪʃən
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Definition of affiliation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
joiningact of becoming formally connected or joined
  • The affiliation process took several months to complete.
association connection
2.
associationclose or official connection with a group
  • Her affiliation with the charity is well-known.
alliance association connection
3.
sense of belongingRarefeeling of belonging to a groupRare
  • His strong affiliation to the team boosted his morale and performance..
association connection
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Expressions with affiliation

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being blamed for others' actions due to association
He faced guilt by affiliation because his friend committed a crime.
stated connection with a political party or political group
The registration form required applicants to indicate their political affiliation.
connection or association with a school
Her school affiliation helped her get the teaching job.
connection to a specific ethnic group
Her ethnic affiliation is with the Han Chinese.
legal order to determine a child's parentage
The judge issued an affiliation order to confirm the father.

Origin of affiliation

Latin, affiliare (adopt) + -tion (action)

Terms with affiliation included in their meaning

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school affiliation
ring showing school attended and graduation year
school affiliation
student or graduate of a preparatory school
fashion
decorative item showing affiliation or support
affiliation
organisation part of a larger group or network
military
emblem on shoulder showing rank or affiliation
politics
change political affiliation to support the Democratic Party
symbolism
symbol representing gang affiliation
affiliation
as part of a specific group or organization

Examples of affiliation in a sentence

  • He sought affiliation with the prestigious club.
  • His affiliation with the university was beneficial.
  • The company's affiliation with local businesses grew.
  • Her affiliation with the club made her feel welcome.
  • The sense of affiliation among the members was palpable.

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  1. French:affiliation, appartenance, ...
  2. German:Beitritt, Mitgliedschaft, ...
  3. Italian:affiliazione, associazione, ...
  4. Spanish:afiliación, vinculación, ...
  5. Portuguese:afiliação, associação, ...
  6. Chinese:隶属, 隶属关系, ...
  7. Japanese:提携, 関係, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتِمَاء, ارتِباط, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִשְׁתַּיְכוּת, זִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:присоединение, связь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:афіліація, приналежність, ...
  12. Hindi:संबद्धता, ...
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