affiliation
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- interaffiliation noun
- nonaffiliation noun
- preaffiliation noun
- reaffiliation noun
- superaffiliation noun
Etymology
Origin of affiliation
First recorded in 1745–55; from Medieval Latin affīliātiōn-, stem of affīliātiō “adoption”; equivalent to affiliate + -ion
Example Sentences
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Under California’s “jungle primary” system, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of their party affiliation.
From Los Angeles Times
Those network affiliations also give Nexstar leverage in its negotiations to get carriage on cable and satellite providers.
From Los Angeles Times
The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday that it is unable to confirm the identifications, ages, affiliations, or cities of origin for the victims until the recovery mission is completed.
From BBC
Queen Elizabeth II strips Andrew of his military affiliations and patronages, as Buckingham Palace looks to distance itself from the then prince.
Parents expressed concern about the volume of personal information tied to photo orders — including names, grades, teachers and school affiliation — alongside broader anxiety over how data might be used or shared.
From Salon
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